Minh Long I Porcelain Tea Set
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.762300.a-q
Object Type
Service, Tea
Manufacturer
Minh Long I
(Founded 1970)
Gifter
Nguyễn Minh Triết
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
porcelain, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b Teapot with Lid) H 6 3/4 in x W 10 3/4 in x D 6 1/4 in (17.1 cm x 27.3 cm x 15.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c Creamer) H 3 3/4 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 3 3/8 in (9.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 8.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d-e Sugar Bowl with Lid) H 4 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (10.2 cm x 14.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.f-k Teacups) H 2 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.l-q Plates) H 3/4 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionMinh Long I white porcelain tea set with gold painted accents. Set consists of a teapot with lid, creamer, sugar bowl with lid, six teacups, and six plates. Each piece has several lily-like flowers painted on the body. Painted gold lines highlight the rims, handles, bases, and sides, and the lotus-shaped knobs on the lids.Overall - 3D (.c Creamer) H 3 3/4 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 3 3/8 in (9.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 8.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d-e Sugar Bowl with Lid) H 4 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (10.2 cm x 14.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (.f-k Teacups) H 2 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.l-q Plates) H 3/4 in x Diam 5 7/8 in (1.9 cm x 14.9 cm )
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 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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