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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Amethyst Bowl
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Amethyst Bowl

Artifact ID1985.00461.01
Maker (Gemstone artist, Kirschweiler, Germany)
Date 20th Century
Medium Stone (amethyst), Paper, Ink
Dimensions4 1/4 × 7 in. (10.8 × 17.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA hexagonal shaped bowl made out of a single piece of amethyst quartz, signed by the artist.
Historical NoteThe bowl was made by gemstone artist Helmut Wolf. It was given to President Reagan by Helmut Kohl, Chancellor of Germany, during a trip to Europe for the Bonn Economic Summit, May 2-6, 1985.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 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.
Country/CultureGermany