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Square Vase with Floral Detail
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Square Vase with Floral Detail
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Square Vase with Floral Detail

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07092013-5-1
Manufacturer (Founded 1763)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 1/2 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 3 3/4 in (19.1 cm x 17.1 cm x 9.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionSquare porcelain vase with a round opening at the top and a painted decoration of a single orange and yellow flower on the front. The flower is painted with a long green stem that reaches across on the left side of the vase.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's June 2013 visit to Germany.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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