Artifact No. 1981.207 a-b, Avian Floor Vases; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Avian Floor Vases
Artifact ID1981.207 a-b
Object Type
Vase, Decorative
Gifter
People's Republic of China
Date
Unknown
Medium
porcelain, paint, glaze, metal, wood
DimensionsOverall (Base) H 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm )
Overall (Vase) H 30 1/4 in x W 14 in x Diam 14 1/2 in (76.8 cm x 35.6 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical Description(a, b) Two vases decorated with bright, colorful paintings of birds and flowers have gold bands painted on their rim, neck, and foot. Each one is supported by a circular, black, carved, wooden base.Overall (Vase) H 30 1/4 in x W 14 in x Diam 14 1/2 in (76.8 cm x 35.6 cm x 36.8 cm )
Historical NoteThe government of the People’s Republic of China gifted this pair of floor vases to the President and Mrs. Ford on December 10, 1975, during their state visit to China.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign republic to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was presented to them and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 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.