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Painted Lotus Porcelain Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Painted Lotus Porcelain Vase
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Painted Lotus Porcelain Vase

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.107069.a-b
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Gifter
Artist (Founded 1970)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2013
Medium ceramic (porcelain), paint, metal (gold, unknown), wood (synthetic), adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 19 3/4 in x Diam 9 1/4 in (50.2 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionCobalt blue porcelain urn-shaped decorative vase with a long neck and tapered opening. Painted throughout the vase is a lotus flower pattern in pale pink, white, and light shades of blue. The stems, petals, and buds of the flowers are detailed with gold lines and dots. The upper lip of the vase and foot of the vase both have a gold trim. The vase stands on a dark square base with an inset circle and attached dedication plaque.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a White House visit and meeting with the President to discuss bilateral relations on July 7th, 2015.
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)
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