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Changhua Stone Ink Container
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Changhua Stone Ink Container
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Changhua Stone Ink Container

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.123733.a-b
Object Type Container, Ink
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium stone (changhua)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/4 in x W 4 3/8 in x D 4 3/8 in (5.7 cm x 11.1 cm x 11.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionInk container with lid made of changhua stone from Lin'an, a town in the Zhejiang Province of China. The stone is a tan color with ripples of gray and sandy details. The container has rounded edges with stone carved linear accents and a circular cover. The lid has an indentation on the interior for the stamp.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2016 G20 Summit held in Hangzhou, China.
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
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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