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Porcelain Tulip Vases
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Porcelain Tulip Vases
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Porcelain Tulip Vases

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081662.1.a-b
Object Type Vase
Manufacturer (Founded 1653)
Medium ceramic (porcelain), textile, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 in x W 6 3/4 in x D 3 in (20.3 cm x 17.1 cm x 7.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionPair of white tulip vases with decorative red, white, and blue bows. Each has five white spouts intended to hold tulips and has a rectangular base.

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
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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