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1982.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1982.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Kakiemon Vase
1982.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1982.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Kakiemon Vase

Artifact ID1982.69
Object Type Vase
Gifter
Date 1974
Medium porcelain, paint, glaze
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/4 in x Diam 3 3/4 in (18.4 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white vase features painted, red and yellow flowers with turquoise and blue leaves protruding from a thick branch. A single blue, turquoise, and red bird is perched on the branch.
Historical NoteShigesaburo Maeo, Japanese politician and Speaker of the House of Representatives in the National Diet, gifted this vase to President Gerald Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to him and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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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