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Ometepe Bilingual School Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ometepe Bilingual School Vase

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.127464.a-b
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Medium ceramic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Vase with Base, Assembled) H 12 1/2 in x Diam 10 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLight brown ceramic vase with dark brown etched designs and figures (.a). The vase has a spherical body with tapered neck and flared opening, and sits on a matching light brown ceramic base (.b) that is tapered in the middle with etched designs around the perimeter. The figures around the body of the base sit cross legged and have elaborate headdresses and jewelry. The space around the figures is textured and the neck of the vase has geometric incised lines.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on bottom of vase: Dear President Obama On behalf of all the children at OBS Deeply Grateful Ometepe Bilingual School Ometepe Island Esther Vargas/Dina y Felipe Gutierrez San Juan de Oriente Nicaragua
Historical NotePresented on President Barack Obama's trip to Peru.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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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