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2014.41.5 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2014.41.5 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Japanese Treasure Ship
2014.41.5 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2014.41.5 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Japanese Treasure Ship

Artifact ID2014.41.5 a-b
Object Type Sculpture
Gifter
Maker
Date ca. 1974
Medium silver, bronze, cord, glass, wood
DimensionsOverall H 8 3/4 in x W 8 in x D 5 1/2 in (22.2 cm x 20.3 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description(a) A silver and bronze treasure ship, filled with various objects, floats on silver waves. It features a bow designed to look like a rooster with a long curvy neck. A round design surrounded by clouds decorates the sail, which is attached to the ship by thin gold cord.

(b) A rectangular black plaque displays horizontal white Japanese characters; it is affixed to a glass display case's wooden edge.
Historical NoteRyoichi Shudo, President of the Asia Art Metal Company, gave this ship sculpture as a gift to President Ford on November 25th, 1974 on occasion of the President's State Visit to Japan.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. First Lady Betty Ford donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2012.
Credit LineGift of First Lady Betty Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic 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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