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Horses, a Tribute to the Roman Hippodrome
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Horses, a Tribute to the Roman Hippodrome
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Horses, a Tribute to the Roman Hippodrome

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.124392
Object Type Statue
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 3/4 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 8 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 24.1 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver statue of two chariot horses as a tribute to the Roman hippodrome of Tyre; horses have spiral-shaped designs etched into them and each has a screw on one hoof so that they can be mounted to the clear plastic base.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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