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Porcelain Vase with Lotus Flower Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Porcelain Vase with Lotus Flower Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Porcelain Vase with Lotus Flower Design

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.000012
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic, adhesive, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 17 1/2 in x Diam 10 in (44.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA porcelain rose plum/magenta vase with lotus flower design. It is decorated with blue flowers, curling green and blue stems and vines against a purple background. The vase tapers inward at the base and neck, with geometric floral motifs printed around the neck of the base.
Historical NoteReceived at a bilateral meeting between President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China during the 2013 G20 Summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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