Decorative Silver Containers
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.123222.a-i
Object Type
Decoration
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, wood, glass, textile (velvet), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (a. Large container) H 4 1/2 in x Diam 8 3/8 in (11.4 cm x 21.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (b. Scoop) H 1 1/2 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 4 5/8 in (3.8 cm x 5.4 cm x 11.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (c. Medium container 1) H 3 3/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 7 cm )
Overall - 3D (d. Medium container 2) H 3 3/4 in x Diam 3 in (9.5 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (e. Small container 1) H 3 in x Diam 2 1/4 in (7.6 cm x 5.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (f. Small container 2) H 2 1/2 in x Diam 2 1/8 in (6.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (g. Tall narrow container) H 4 1/4 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (10.8 cm x 4.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (h-i. Case and platform) H 11 7/8 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 12 1/4 in (30.2 cm x 31.1 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA decorative set of silver containers that resemble spice containers set on a red platform with a gold colored base (h) enclosed in a glass case top (i) with gold sidings The set consists of a large silver container (.a) with repoussé lotus flower on top and various animal and floral designs on the exterior; (.b) a silver horn shaped scoop with floral designs; four smaller silver containers all with repoussé metalwork designs on each piece, (.c-d) two medium round containers, (e-f) two small round containers; one (g) tall narrow container. All of the small containers and scoop are set on top of the large container when displayed within the case.Overall - 3D (b. Scoop) H 1 1/2 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 4 5/8 in (3.8 cm x 5.4 cm x 11.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (c. Medium container 1) H 3 3/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 7 cm )
Overall - 3D (d. Medium container 2) H 3 3/4 in x Diam 3 in (9.5 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (e. Small container 1) H 3 in x Diam 2 1/4 in (7.6 cm x 5.7 cm )
Overall - 3D (f. Small container 2) H 2 1/2 in x Diam 2 1/8 in (6.4 cm x 5.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (g. Tall narrow container) H 4 1/4 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (10.8 cm x 4.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (h-i. Case and platform) H 11 7/8 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 12 1/4 in (30.2 cm x 31.1 cm x 31.1 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's trip to Laos in September 2016 to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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