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Inlaid Vase with Crane Design
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Inlaid Vase with Crane Design

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.120166
Object Type Vase, Decorative
Medium clay, pigment, glaze
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 6 1/4 in x Diam 10 1/4 in (15.9 cm x 26 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionDark brown decorative pot made with clay from the Hiroshima Prefecture. There are two small protruding horns near the opening of the pot and two flying cranes with wings outstretched are inlaid on either side of the pot.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on bottom: [maker's mark]
Historical NoteReceived from Hidehiko Yuzaki, the governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, during President Barack Obama's 2016 visit to the city of Hiroshima, Japan.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 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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