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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Cheese Knife
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Cheese Knife

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.119384
Object Type Knife, Cheese Serving
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 9 1/8 in (1.9 cm x 7 cm x 23.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver cheese knife with a curving blade that ends in a top point and an open slit for cheese shaving. At the top and bottom of the handle there are raised decorations inspired by the acanthus vine.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse of handle: 830s [maker's mark] Engraved at bottom of blade: XUNI 18/10
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in Washington, DC.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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 Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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