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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Terracotta Bowl
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Terracotta Bowl

Artifact ID1968.50.3
Object Type Bowl, Serving
Date 1100 BCE
Medium Ceramic, terracotta
DimensionsOverall D 2 1/2 in x Diam 12 5/8 in (6.4 cm x 32.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTerracotta bowl with brown and white script. Imagery of an elephant at center.
Historical NoteThis bowl was a gift from Amir Abbas Hoveyda, the Prime Minister of Iran. On December 5-8, 1968, he visited Washington D.C. and discussed technological and scientific policies and policies towards Southeast Asia, Israel, and the Persian Gulf.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Amir Abbas Hoveyda, Prime Minister of Iran
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Gifted
Iran
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