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Vase with Lotus Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Vase with Lotus Pattern
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Vase with Lotus Pattern

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.08292012-12-1.a-b
Object Type Vase
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium porcelain, pigment, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D (with stand) H 14 1/2 in x Diam 8 in (36.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white and blue porcelain vase with overall blue vegetal designs and a main center design of darker blue vegetal patterns and pink lotus flowers over a gold background. The center design also has gold dot details throughout. The vase sits on a detachable wood stand.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 G20 Summit.
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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