Chinese Desk Pot
Artifact ID1983.01259.01
Object Type
Holder, Pen
Gifter
Sir Yue-Kong Pao
Date
20th Century
Medium
Stone (jade), Wood
Dimensions11 1/2 × 8 × 3 in. (29.2 × 20.3 × 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionThis is a serpentine jade replica of an ancient Chinese desk pot. The pot has two dragons at the top connecting the two cars, as well as two dogs (?) on the jar lids. It is displayed on a red wooden base.Historical NoteThe pot was a gift for Christmas in 1983.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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Country/CultureHong KongIn Collection(s)