Replica Qing Period Vase
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.720215.a-b
Object Type
Vase, Decorative
Gifter
Mayor Han Zheng
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), wood
DimensionsOverall (On base) H 16 3/8 in (41.6 cm )
Overall (Without base) H 14 7/8 in x Diam 9 5/8 in (37.8 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA replica Qing Period blue and white porcelain vase with floral designs on neck and body and geometric patterned trim on the top of the neck, shoulder, and foot. The vase sits on a wood platform.Overall (Without base) H 14 7/8 in x Diam 9 5/8 in (37.8 cm x 24.4 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on November 16, 2009 during official state visit to Shanghai, China.
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. 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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