Front: U.S. Capital Image (shown) Back: Handpainted inscription "Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration January 20, 2009" Hand-painted collectors edition ornament in commemoration of the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama...
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Front: U.S. Capital Image (shown) Back: Handpainted inscription "Barack Obama Presidential Inauguration January 20, 2009" Hand-painted collectors edition ornament in commemoration of the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 depicting the U.S. Capitol, the location of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration. These distinctive collectible ornaments are only 2.8 inches tall and painstakingly hand-painted by artisans in St. Petersburg, Russia, which is known worldwide for its miniature artworks such as Fabergé eggs. Only traditional methods are used in creating these unique pieces. The construction of these ornaments begins with whole, natural timber, the same lightweight wood used for Russian nesting dolls. The wood is first cut carefully into its egg shape and then sanded to smooth the edges. Then, the artist paints the design directly onto the ornament surface in layers, and allows each layer to dry. Finally, the ornament is lacquered three times by hand to protect, and to enhance the colors. By using lightweight wood instead of glass, these ornaments are shatterproof. In addition, both the paint and the varnish used by the artists are specifically formulated to avoid cracks, reactions and deterioration over time ensuring the ornaments will endure for generations to come. The ornaments are egg-shaped, which has been a symbolic gift in Russia and Eastern Europe for over two thousand years, predating the arrival of Christianity. Eggs represent renewal, new life, and the miracle of life. Therefore, it is common to give and receive decorated eggs on occasions throughout the year, not just at Easter. With the start of a new presidential term and the start of a new era in change, this Inaugural Ornament makes a particularly fitting gift. In addition, the flat bottom of the Inaugural ornament allows it to stand on a flat surface such as a table, shelf, or curio cabinet for year-round display.
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