Imperial Porcelain Naval Themed Tea Service
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.705474.a-x
Object Type
Service, Tea
Manufacturer
Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
(Founded 1744)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), pigment
DimensionsOverall (a-b Teapot with lid) H 8 1/4 in x W 7 5/8 in x Diam 4 1/8 in (21 cm x 19.4 cm x 10.5 cm )
Overall (c. Waste bowl) H 3 1/2 in x Diam 5 in (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm )
Overall (d-e. Sugar bowl with lid) H 5 in x W 6 1/8 in x Diam 4 3/8 in (12.7 cm x 15.6 cm x 11.1 cm )
Overall (f. Cream pitcher) H 4 5/8 in x W 4 in x Diam 3 in (11.7 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (g-l. Teacup) H 2 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x Diam 3 in (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (m-r. Tea cup saucer) H 7/8 in x Diam 5 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 13 cm )
Overall (s-x. Dessert plate) H 7/8 in x Diam 6 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 15.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionImperial Porcelain Factory tea set consisting of the following a teapot with lid, a waste bowl, a sugar bowl with lid, a cream pitcher; six teacups, six saucers, and six dessert plates. Each piece is blue and white with gold trip depicting various types of ships and ocean vessels on water.Overall (c. Waste bowl) H 3 1/2 in x Diam 5 in (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm )
Overall (d-e. Sugar bowl with lid) H 5 in x W 6 1/8 in x Diam 4 3/8 in (12.7 cm x 15.6 cm x 11.1 cm )
Overall (f. Cream pitcher) H 4 5/8 in x W 4 in x Diam 3 in (11.7 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (g-l. Teacup) H 2 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x Diam 3 in (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (m-r. Tea cup saucer) H 7/8 in x Diam 5 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 13 cm )
Overall (s-x. Dessert plate) H 7/8 in x Diam 6 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 15.6 cm )
Historical NoteReceived by the President and First Lady on an official visit to Russia in July 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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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