Wood and Mother-of-Pearl Pencil Case
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.063946.a-b
Object Type
Case, Writing Equipment
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
wood, lacquer, shell (mother of pearl), adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Box with Lid) H 2 3/8 in x W 4 in x D 9 3/8 in (6 cm x 10.2 cm x 23.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionLong black box with rainbow iridescent mother-of-pearl inlaid design (.a) with lid (.b) that depicts a scene of multiple cranes, some flying across the sky, with mountains and blooming foliage. The body of the box has a similar motif of cranes and flora with a swirling design to fill in empty space. The interior of the box is all mother-of-pearl. The box was intended to hold a jade dragon stamp.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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