Nymphenburg Sketches Dinnerware
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.105061.a-f
Object Type
Set, Tableware
Artist/ Maker
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
(Founded 1747)
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), paint, glaze, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/8 in x Diam 10 5/8 in (2.9 cm x 27 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of six painted dishes with rippling texture designed to look like they are in the process of being created. In the left of each plate is the Nymphenburg Porcelain logo in green, a series number in purple, and a small square of gold leaf with RS. At the top of each plate is a black painted design of leaves and flowers on a branch with a decorative trim. The center and bottom right side of the six plates is unique to each all having an identical circular design with a center triangle and swirls in fine gold next to a half painted sketch of a natural element. Above and to the right of each sketch are test squares of color, inscribed with the color number, and detail sketches of a design element. .a: Depicts two birds on a branch.
.b: Depicts an orange, white, and purple flower.
.c: Depicts an orange and green flower.
.d: Depicts a butterfly
.e: Depicts a crane
.f: Depicts a yellow and green flower.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the U.S.-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting at Camp David in May 2015.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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