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Japanese Hina Doll Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Japanese Hina Doll Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Japanese Hina Doll Set

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.688117.a-e
Object Type Object, Religious
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic, textile, metal, adhesive, plastic, wood (unknown, synthetic), paper, fiber, glass, plant material (cane), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a - Emperor) H 8 5/8 in x W 14 1/4 in x D 14 in (21.9 cm x 36.2 cm x 35.6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b - Empress) H 8 1/4 in x W 13 7/8 in x D 15 3/4 in (21 cm x 35.2 cm x 40 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.d-e: Lantern Shade) H 4 3/4 in x Diam 5 in (12.1 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of Japanese Hina dolls and accessories. The set is composed of two ornately-clad Hina dolls with painted porcelain features and heavily embroidered gold robes. The empress doll has a gold-toned metal crown that comes in two pieces and has hanging floral pieces with glass bead adornments. Included with the dolls are miniature lantern shades painted with white pink cherry blossoms.
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
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