President Obama Portrait Seal
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.123734
Object Type
Seal
Gifter
President Xi Jinping
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
stone (changhua), ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 4 1/2 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 2 3/8 in (11.4 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm )
Physical DescriptionCustomized portrait seal 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 stamp has a stone carved lion knob on top of a square base with one paw raised and resting on a ball. Carved into the bottom of the stamp is a seal depicting President Obama's face.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
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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