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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Blue D1653 Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Blue D1653 Vase

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081640.a-b
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Medium ceramic (porcelain), paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Bottom Vase) H 8 1/2 in x Diam 6 1/2 in (21.6 cm x 16.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Top Vase) H 7 1/2 in x Diam 3 3/4 in (19.1 cm x 9.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Stacked) H 15 1/2 in x Diam 6 1/2 in (39.4 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPair of stacking double gourd Royal Delft white vases with blue line designs. The smaller vase (.b) has a tapered neck and the larger, bottom vase (.a) has a rounded shape with slightly flared opening. They are painted with blue floral patterns.
Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on bottom: [brand logo]
Historical NotePresented on the occasion of the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit hosted in The Hague, Netherlands.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 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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