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1981.178 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.178 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Temple Lion Sculptures
1981.178 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.178 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Temple Lion Sculptures

Artifact ID1981.178 a-b
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Date before 1977
Medium metal, gemstone
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 7 1/2 in (20.3 cm x 6.4 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical Description(a,b) Two golden temple lions encrusted with blue and red stones sit with their hind legs bent and their front legs straight. Their mouths are open, exposing white fangs.
Historical NotePrince Gyanendra and Princess Komal of Nepal gifted this sculpture to President Gerald Ford in December 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was processed through the President’s White House Office of Correspondence, White House Gift Unit in 1976 and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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