Panagia Soumela
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.1.16
Object Type
Icon
Medium
wood, metal, paint, varnish, gemstone (pearl)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 20 3/4 in x W 12 1/2 in x D 1 7/8 in (52.7 cm x 31.8 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionReplica Byzantine style "Panagia Soumela" Icon. Based on the Greek Orthodox Panagia Soumela Icon the image shows the Madonna and Child. Icon is made of decorative hammered gold and silver colored metal plating on a wooden base. The Virgin Mary is seated on the left with baby Jesus on the right surrounded by vegetative decorations and Greek words. Inscription and hanging hook located on reverse.Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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