Peach Flower Tea Set
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.687783.2.a-i
Object Type
Service, Tea
Gifter
Yang Jiechi
Intended Recipient
Malia Obama
(American, 1998)
Intended Recipient
Sasha Obama
(American, 2001)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), paint
DimensionsOverall (tea pot with lid) H 4 in x Diam 4 1/2 in x W 3 1/4 in (10.2 cm x 8.3 cm x 11.4 cm )
Overall (cream pot) H 3 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (7.9 cm x 7.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (tea cups) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (4.1 cm x 6 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite porcelain tea set compose of one teapot with lid, a cream pot, and six cups all painted with pink flowers and green leaves and stems.Overall (cream pot) H 3 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (7.9 cm x 7.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall (tea cups) H 1 5/8 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (4.1 cm x 6 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a meeting between President Barack Obama and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in the Oval Office on March 12, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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