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Yokohama Blue and White Porcelain Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Yokohama Blue and White Porcelain Plate
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Yokohama Blue and White Porcelain Plate

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.763782
Object Type Plate, Decorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), paint, glaze, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x Diam 12 1/8 in (2.5 cm x 30.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBlue and white porcelain plate with image of the city Yokohama with water and a boat in the foreground and Mt. Fuji in the background. "Yokohama APEC Japan 2010" printed around the edges in gold. There is a gold trim around the edge of the plate.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText on obverse: YOKOHAMA APEC JAPAN 2010 Text on reverse: [image of a ship] Minato Mirai 21 Area, the site of APEC Japan 2010 Economic Leader's Meeting, symbolizes Yokohama - an international city. The area continues to develop as an outstanding business environment with high-level infrastructure and also offers fascinating glimpses of history and stunning waterfront scenery. Depicted on this plate is Minato Mirai 21 Area with Mt. Fuji in the background. [manufacturer's logo]
Historical NoteReceived as a gift from Mayor Fumiko Hayashi of Yokohama, Japan during President Barack Obama's official trip to Japan for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leader's Meeting in November 2010.
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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