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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Brass Dallah
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Brass Dallah

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.111299
Object Type Coffeepot
Medium metal (brass)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 1/2 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 9 5/8 in (36.8 cm x 14 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBrass Arabic coffee pot, or dallah, made in Doha, Qatar. The body and attached lid are embellished with hammered geometric designs divided by smooth lines. The body flares out toward the base and the top of the lid has a pointed finial.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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