Polished Brass Bowl
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.016813; FO.021011
Object Type
Bowl
Manufacturer
Skultuna
(Founded 1607)
Gifter
Queen Silvia
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
metal (brass), resin
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 7/8 in x Diam 3 1/4 in (4.8 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo polished brass bowls, each with a semi-gloss red interior. Engraved on the side of the dish is the Royal Monogram of Queen Silvia.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's September 2013 visit to Sweden.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia Obama, and Sasha Obama during the Obama administration. They were received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until their 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)
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