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Suprematist Tea Service
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Suprematist Tea Service
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Suprematist Tea Service

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021049.1.a-d
Object Type Service, Tea
Designer (Russian, 1879 - 1935)
Gifter
Artist (Russian)
Manufacturer (Founded 1744)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Teapot with Lid) H 7 in x W 9 in x D 4 in (17.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 10.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Tea Cups) H 2 3/4 in x W 5 1/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (7 cm x 13 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPorcelain tea set with a teapot (.a) with lid (.b) and two cups (.c-d). The teapot and tea cups are decorated with an abstract design of red, orange, blue, and black stripes. The tea cups are shaped to look like two halves of one round cup, and the teapot is a combination of round and rectangular shapes.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2013 G20 Summit hosted in Russia.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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
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
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