Imperial Porcelain Naval Themed Tea Service

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Imperial Porcelain Naval Themed Tea Service

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts

Artifact IDFO.705474.a-x

Object Type Service, Tea

Medium ceramic (porcelain), pigment

DimensionsOverall (a-b Teapot with lid) H 8 1/4 in x W 7 5/8 in x Diam 4 1/8 in (21 cm x 19.4 cm x 10.5 cm )
Overall (c. Waste bowl) H 3 1/2 in x Diam 5 in (8.9 cm x 12.7 cm )
Overall (d-e. Sugar bowl with lid) H 5 in x W 6 1/8 in x Diam 4 3/8 in (12.7 cm x 15.6 cm x 11.1 cm )
Overall (f. Cream pitcher) H 4 5/8 in x W 4 in x Diam 3 in (11.7 cm x 10.2 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (g-l. Teacup) H 2 1/2 in x W 3 1/2 in x Diam 3 in (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 7.6 cm )
Overall (m-r. Tea cup saucer) H 7/8 in x Diam 5 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 13 cm )
Overall (s-x. Dessert plate) H 7/8 in x Diam 6 1/8 in (2.2 cm x 15.6 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionImperial Porcelain Factory tea set consisting of the following a teapot with lid, a waste bowl, a sugar bowl with lid, a cream pitcher; six teacups, six saucers, and six dessert plates. Each piece is blue and white with gold trip depicting various types of ships and ocean vessels on water.

Inscriptions and MarkingsStamped on bottom of all pieces: [manufacturer's logo] 1744 St.Petersburg

Historical NoteReceived by the President and First Lady on an official visit to Russia in July 2009.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)

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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