Commanding Heights
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04262011-6-1
Object Type
Vase
Gifter
President Hu Jintao
Manufacturer
Franz Collection, Inc.
(Founded 2001)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 12 3/4 in x W 8 in x D 6 5/8 in (32.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 16.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite oblong porcelain vase pointed on either end with a curved opening at the top. The obverse bears a three-dimensional blue iris and pink flower attached to green stems and leaves. The white body fades to pink at the bottom of the vase.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G20 Summit held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from September 24-25.
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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