Royal Thai Government Tea Service
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01022013-3-1.a-r
Object Type
Service, Tea
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), paint, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Teapot with Lid (.a-b)) H 8 3/8 in x W 9 in x D 5 1/8 in (21.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 13 cm )
Overall - 3D (Tray (.c)) H 7/8 in x W 13 1/4 in x D 6 in (2.2 cm x 33.7 cm x 15.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (Creamer (.d)) H 3 5/8 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 3 in (9.2 cm x 12.1 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (Sugar Dish with Lid (.e-f)) H 3 3/4 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 14 cm x 9.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (Teacups (.g-l)) H 2 3/4 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (7 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (Saucers (.m-r)) H 7/8 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionHand painted ceramic tea set decorated with intricate lines, geometric patterns, and flowers painted blue, yellow, orange, red, green, and white with 18 karat gold decorations and gold handles. The tray, saucers, and teapot are decorated with the Seal of the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand above the words "Royal Thai Government." The set is composed of a teapot with lid, tray creamer, sugar dish with lid, six tea cups, and and six saucers.Overall - 3D (Tray (.c)) H 7/8 in x W 13 1/4 in x D 6 in (2.2 cm x 33.7 cm x 15.2 cm )
Overall - 3D (Creamer (.d)) H 3 5/8 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 3 in (9.2 cm x 12.1 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall - 3D (Sugar Dish with Lid (.e-f)) H 3 3/4 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 14 cm x 9.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (Teacups (.g-l)) H 2 3/4 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (7 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (Saucers (.m-r)) H 7/8 in x Diam 5 3/4 in (2.2 cm x 14.6 cm )
Historical NoteReceived during an official state visit to Thailand in November 2012.
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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