Japan Gifts Gerald Ford a Porcelain Tea Cup, Ex. Ford Estate
Gerald Ford
Japan, ca. 1974
Japan Gifts Gerald Ford a Porcelain Tea Cup, Ex. Ford Estate
Tableware
Gerald Ford's finely crafted Japanese porcelain cup featuring an intricate, hand-painted floral design dominated by tones of cobalt blue, green, yellow, and accented with delicate gold trim around the rim, gifted to him on his iconic trip to Japan in November of 1974. The exterior showcases stylized irises within scalloped cartouches framed by a vibrant floral pattern that is both symmetrical and decorative. On the underside, the cup is kiln-marked in blue with Japanese characters. In fine condition, measures 1.875" x 2" x 1.875". Accompanied by an LOA from University Archives documenting the process.
Ex. Doyle Auctions, Gerald Ford Estate, consigned by Jack Ford, the President's son.
Jack Ford discussed the sale of many of President Ford and First Lady Betty Ford's items here:
https://doyle.com/story/objects-of-a-legacy-remembering-president-gerald-r-ford-and-first-lady-betty-ford/?pc=29
President Gerald R. Ford's historic trip to Japan in November 1974 marked the first official visit by a sitting U.S. president to the country, symbolizing a significant postwar milestone in U.S.–Japan relations. Occurring just months after Ford assumed office following Richard Nixon's resignation, the visit emphasized diplomacy, economic cooperation, and mutual security in the context of Cold War tensions and growing trade relations. Ford met with Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and Emperor Hirohito, reaffirming the alliance between the two nations while addressing concerns over trade imbalances and U.S. military presence in Asia.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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Gerald Ford
Japan, ca. 1974
Japan Gifts Gerald Ford a Porcelain Tea Cup, Ex. Ford Estate
Tableware
Gerald Ford's finely crafted Japanese porcelain cup featuring an intricate, hand-painted floral design dominated by tones of cobalt blue, green, yellow, and accented with delicate gold trim around the rim, gifted to him on his iconic trip to Japan in November of 1974. The exterior showcases stylized irises within scalloped cartouches framed by a vibrant floral pattern that is both symmetrical and decorative. On the underside, the cup is kiln-marked in blue with Japanese characters. In fine condition, measures 1.875" x 2" x 1.875". Accompanied by an LOA from University Archives documenting the process.
Ex. Doyle Auctions, Gerald Ford Estate, consigned by Jack Ford, the President's son.
Jack Ford discussed the sale of many of President Ford and First Lady Betty Ford's items here:
https://doyle.com/story/objects-of-a-legacy-remembering-president-gerald-r-ford-and-first-lady-betty-ford/?pc=29
President Gerald R. Ford's historic trip to Japan in November 1974 marked the first official visit by a sitting U.S. president to the country, symbolizing a significant postwar milestone in U.S.–Japan relations. Occurring just months after Ford assumed office following Richard Nixon's resignation, the visit emphasized diplomacy, economic cooperation, and mutual security in the context of Cold War tensions and growing trade relations. Ford met with Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka and Emperor Hirohito, reaffirming the alliance between the two nations while addressing concerns over trade imbalances and U.S. military presence in Asia.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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