Semavi Aşure Sürahisi
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.060725
Object Type
Pitcher
Gifter
Bartholomew I
Manufacturer
Paşabahçe Mağazaları
(Founded 1935)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
glass, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 9 in x D 7 1/2 in (43.2 cm x 22.9 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTall night blue glass Semavi Aşure Sürahisi (Celestial Ashura Jug). The pitcher is embellished with silver geometric relief designs interspersed with symbols of different religions: the Crescent, the Star of David, and the Cross. The pitcher is a limited edition special series item, 60/2000.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the gifter's visit to the White House on November 2, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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