Gift Details

GENCY: Executive Office of [Report of Tangible Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government, estimated value, and current disposition or location Oil Painting on canvas of the Statute of Liberty, titled Liberty, in the Impressionist style by Georgian artist Tamaz Khutsishvili (2001), measures 30'' by 36'', with 3 inch gilt frame, Rec'd--October 1, 2001. Est. Value-- $1800. Archives Foreign. Silver cigarette box, approximately 7\3/4\'' by 4\1/8\'', with scene engraved on lid of Plazzo Dell'Ecc . . . Prencipe Chigi in Plazza Colonna, Venice. Rec'd--October 22, 2001. Est. Value-- $550. Archives Foreign. Leaded crystal liquor serving set consisting of a decanter with stopper, six serving glasses and six cloth napkins. Rec'd-- January 15, 2002. Est. Value--$550. Archives Foreign. Afghani rug, navy background with rust colored designs. Silk and wool. Measures 118'' by 84'', Rec'd-- January 28, 2002. Est. Value--$4000. Archives Foreign. Sculpture by Israeli artist, Miriam Hirszowicz, of a small silver dove sitting on a frosted glass stele, mounted on a piece of frosted glass. Measures 6'' high by 5'' wide. Rec'd-- February 6, 2002. Est. Value--$290. Archives Foreign. Silver palm tree approximately 8'' high and 5'' in width on plastic base, inscription reads ``Presented by H.H. Shaikh Salman Bin Hamad Al-Kalifa, Crown Prince & Commander-in- Chief Bahrain Defence Force.'' Rec'd-- February 11, 2002. Est. Value--$450. Archives Foreign. Pakastani carpet, ca. 2000, in new condition, very good quality, elongated center Arabesque medallion, cotton warp and weft, all wool pile. Taupe medallion with navy blue field. Measures 48'' by 76'' Rec'd--February 13, 2002. Est. Value-- $1800. Archives Foreign. Ebony sculpture of seated African man, measures 22'' high. Rec'd--February 28, 2002. Est. Value-- $1375. Archives Foreign. Tapestry painting of African woman on mottled red and black velvet, signed Pululu 02. Rec'd--February 28, 2002. Est. Value-- $500. Archives Foreign. Hard cover book--Angola O Futuro Comeca Agora, with two CDs in book pocket. Similar coffee table books on Barnes and Noble sell for $50. Estimated value for two CDs is $20. Rec'd--February 28, 2002. Est. Valule-- $70. Archives Foreign. Forty 250 gram packages (10 Kilos) of Cafe Ginga roasted coffee beans from Angola priced at $8 per package. Rec'd-- February 28, 2002. Est. Value--$320. Handled pursuant to Secret Service Policy. Sterling silver rectangular box lined in blue velvet, in blue velvet presentation case. Lid of box is inscribed in Arabic. Measures 8'' by 4.5''. Rec'd--March 4, 2002. Est. Value-- $550. Archives Foreign. Bronze resin bust of Winston Churchill. A Marcus Replica--exact reproduction of hand sculpted model. Made in England for the Cabinet War Rooms Museum. Museum is partially government funded. Rec'd--March 10, 2002. Est. Value-- $291. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Large ceremonial robe of navy blue velvet with gold and multi- colored embroidery, multi-colored silk scarf, and small black hand sewn hat. Rec'd-- March 11, 2002. Est. Value--$350. Archives Foreign. Sterling silver flatware service for six in presentation case with Uzbekistan seal. Flatware is Continental style. Rec'd--March 11, 2002. Est. Value--$850. Archives Foreign. Sterling silver notepad. Measures 4'' by 6'' with the Jordanian crest and a lithograph of the Monastery at Petra. Rec'd--March 12, 2002. Est. Value--$225. Archives Foreign. Gold vermeil sculpture of a palm tree with three antelopes grazing beneath it, on a wooden base covered with freshwater pearls. One of the antelopes was broken in shipping. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$1500. Archives Foreign. Painted red Arabic chest, hinged lid with brass latch, 2 drawers, elaborate brass decoration on lid and sides. Measures 14'' by 25'' by 13'', Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $400. Archives Foreign. Four UAE gold coins in protective plastic cases ($300 each) Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$1200. Archives Foreign. Woven wool horse blanket, measures 30'' by 104'' ($35) Two black, red and green woven horse leads with silver thread, measure 1'' by 28'', with matching small tasseled pieces, measuring 1'' by 8'', ($200) Pink and purple yarn lead with tassel, 3'' by 36'', for decoration, no monetary value. Red and white woven lead with silver thread, 1'' by 34'', no monetary value, Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$235. Archives Foreign. Framed 8'' silver dagger with elaborate engraving; in a wood- framed double matted shadow box, measures 12'' by 15'', Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$125. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Wooden wall hanging with brass latch and other brass detailing, measures 10'' by 20'', Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$175. Archives Foreign. Traditional Saudi men's clothing in green leather box: two long white cotton shirts, complete headdress, leather sandals, prayer beads, and brown tunic with gold epaulets. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $250. Archives Foreign. Clock topped with Sterling silver horse trimmed in gold vermeil, on a malachite base. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$7500. Archives Foreign. Christian Dior Cosmetics for men-- ``Fahrenheit'' fragrance; toilette water spray, after shave lotion, deodorant, soap, after shave splash. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$177. Handled pursuant to Secret Service Policy. Large gold vermeil and Sterling silver sailboat on burled wooden base. Given to the VP on his Middle East trip. Gift is a duplicate of a previous gift by same donor. Rec'd--March 17, 2002. Est. Value-- $2500. Archives Foreign. Aynsley bone china urn, with handpainted scenes of the Gulf War, and the inscription ``Liberation of Kuwait'', Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $350. Archives Foreign. Book: Kuwait Photographs & Memories by Mona Jabir Al- Abdullah Al-Jabir Al- Sabah, Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $65. Archives Foreign. Silver covered cup, 3 inches in diameter, .900 silver. Rec'd-- March 19, 2002. Est. Value--$150. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Silver plate inscribed with the Prime Minister's name and a Turkish flag, wooden plate stand. .900 silver. Rec'd--March 19, 2002. Est. Value-- $200. Archives Foreign. Handmade Khutaya porcelain decorative bowl with cover. White background with royal blue and gold trim and small colored flowers around the edge and bottom. 12'' in diameter. Presented in a blue velvet box. Rec'd--March 19, 2002. Est. Value--$700. Archives Foreign. Small Sterling silver sculpture depicting the walled old city of Jerusalem. Measures 2.5 inches in diameter. In plexiglass case, lined in blue velvet, with inscription to the Vice President. Rec'd-- March 19, 2002, Est. Value--$500 Archives Foreign. Handpainted linen table runner with wheat design by Israeli artist, Anat Mayer. Measures 27'' by 13'', Rec'd--March 19, 2002. Est. Value--$150. Archives Foreign. Bouquet of roses in ceramic vase. Rec'd-- March 30, 2002. Est. Value--$300. Handled pursuant to Secret Service Policy. Reproduction of a Faberge egg. Red enamel egg on an attached pedestal. Made of 18K gold, with a total of 10.5 carats of diamonds. The center of the egg is rimmed with a floral garland; at the center of each flower is a .5 carat diamond. The top of the egg twists off to reveal a gold basket with gold flowers and three small eggs made of jasper. A band of small diamonds rims the dome of the egg. Rec'd--May 1, 2002. Est. Value--$17500. Archives Foreign. Gold vermeil disk with a scene from Bahrain, on a metal stand with inscription to the VP. Measures 4'' in diameter. Rec'd--May 8, 2002. Est. Value-- $500. Archives Foreign. Ceramic, lidded vase in white, green, black and red, in a snakestitch design with gold overlay, 12'' tall. Rec'd--May 24, 2002. Est. Value-- $2000. Archives Foreign. Afghani carpet in colors of navy, salmon, green, cream, and maroon. Measures 72'' x 44.5'', Rec'd-- May 30, 2002. Est. Value--$660. Archives Foreign. Gold vermeil eagle sculpture on malachite base decorated with gold flowers with semi- precious stones at the center. Rec'd--June 3, 2002. Est. Value-- $3500. Archives Foreign. Sterling silver hexagonal jewelry box with hinged cover and blue velvet interior. Engraved design on exterior of the box. Rec'd--June 6, 2002. Est. Value--$450. Archives Foreign. Ceramic marriage dolls titled, ``A Lasting Marriage,'' by Chen Hui-Yen Sculpture Studio, Taiwan. Measure 6.5'' high. Male and Female porcelain dolls with miniature lamps, shoes and a gong. Rec'd-- June 25, 2002. Est. Value--$300. Archives Foreign. 18 K gold reproduction of a Roman coin, with copy of donor's acceptance speech and program dated 5/30/02. Inscription on back of coin reads, ``Senato Della Repvbblica'' Rec'd--June 25, 2002. Est. Value--$400. Archives Foreign. Six Sterling silver shot glasses with buffalo motif, in wooden presentation box with Sterling silver ornamentation. Rec'd--July 17, 2002. Est. Value--$850. Archives Foreign. Handwoven silk rug from Uzbekistan in Turkamen style and design, but bright red and unusual. Highly collectible. Measures 47'' X 63'', Rec'd-- September 16, 2002. Est. Value--$900. Archives Foreign. Tooled leather chest board in Kyrgyz design, with a leather carrier. Wooden chess pieces depict the epic ``Manas,'' with dark- stained hats on one side and clear varnish hats on the opposition. Measures 18'' by 18'', Rec'd-- September 24, 2002. Est. Value--$409. Archives Foreign. Sterling silver plate engraved with a scene of King RamsesII riding his chariot. Measures 12'' in diameter. Rec'd-- September 25, 2002. Est. Value--$500. Archives Foreign. Hand knotted silk Egyptian rug. Silk foundation and fringe. The ground is set with four panels of individual foliate designs. Major border with red ground; outer plain blue border. In green velvet box. Measures 12'' x 29'', Rec'd--September 25, 2002. Est. Value-- $525. Archives Foreign. Mosiac Russian Icon of unidentified saint, in 18K gold frame with sapphires and rubies from Thailand and Sri Lanka inset in the frame. Frame has a jasper backing. Measures 7'' by 4.25'' by .5''. Rec'd-- October 3, 2002. Est. Value--$9500. Archives Foreign. Wool and alpaca textile (axsu) woven on a pre- Columbian loom by Bolivan artisan, Leonarda Churqui. Measures 26'' by 36''; mounted on black wool with wooden hanging rods. Features columns of red/black and pink/ navy in native designs. Rec'd-- November 14, 2002. Est. Value--$1000. Archives Foreign. Tiffany ``Brittania'' crystal compote. Measures 5.75 inches high and 10 inches in diameter. Rec'd-- December 12, 2002. Est. Value--$195. Vice President retained. Inlaid mother-of-pearl background with nativity scene in bas relief and the word ``Bethlehem 2000'', Rec'd--March 19, 2003. Est. Value--$2000. Archives Foreign. Red and white Hsiao Fang Pottery vase, 12'' high, with dragon motif, on a rosewood base. In silk covered presentation box. Rec'd--09/17/02. Est. Value--$450. Archives Foreign. All silk Egyptian carpet, measures 40'' x 58'', having geometrical center medallion containing seven diamonds, new ca. 2000, very good quality and coloration. Rec'd-- March 4, 2002. Est. Value--$1800. Archives Foreign. Multi-color wool rug, handwoven by the Bedouin women of Jabal Bani Hamida for the Jordan River Foundation, a group dedicated to helping Jordanian women form microbusinesses making traditional crafts. Measures 80'' by 60'', Rec'd--March 12, 2002. Est. Value--$150. Archives Foreign. Necklace, bracelet, earrings, ring in swirled pattern. White gold with 46.99 carets of diamonds and 51.08 carets of rubies. Manufactured by Mouawad. Given to Mrs. Cheney on March 2002 Middle East trip by Her Highness Hussa Al Shalon, wife of the Crown Prince. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$40000. Archives Foreign. Sterling silver commemorative coin set (8 coins), valued at $125. One 22k gold commemorative coin, valued at $315. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheikha Hala Bint Daij Al-Khalifa on the Middle East trip. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$440. Archives Foreign. Samsonite metal suitcase given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheika Fatima Bent Mubarak al Kethi, wife of the President. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$476. Archives Foreign. Royal blue silk long dress in a caftan style, embroidered with gold thread and beading. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheika Fatima Bent Mubarak al Kethi, wife of the President. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$200. Archives Foreign. Three piece black dress ensemble of brocade and lame. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheika Fatima Bent Mubarak al Kethi, wife of the President. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$200. Archives Foreign. Green silk long dress in the caftan style decorated with scrolled and trailing flowers and leaves. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheika Fatima Bent Mubarak al Kethi, wife of the President. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$150. Archives Foreign. Two piece dress in lightweight orange and white floral design silk-like fabric. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheika Fatima Bent Mubarak al Kethi, wife of the President. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$75. Archives Foreign. Large Arabic stained wooden chest, hinged lid with brass latch, 5 drawers, elaborate brass decoration on lid and sides, measures 19'' by 45'' by 19''. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $900. Archives Foreign. Hardcover books: Phoenix Rising: The United Arab Emirates, Past, Present & Future by Werner Forman (cover price $95) and UAE in Focus: A Photographic History of the United Arab Emirates ($51), Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$146. Archives Foreign. 21 K gold jewelry, necklace and earrings with synthetic emeralds and rubies and pearls, Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$4000. Archives Foreign. Six inch silver engraved dagger in a wood-framed double matted shadow box, measures 12'' by 14'', Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$150. Archives Foreign. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Four yards cotton dress material with silver braid at the neckline ($100), Black silk outer robe with jet beads, matching scarf ($100) Yellow satin dress with mauve chiffon overlay, jeweled bodice ($100), Girl's dress, purple with embroidered flowers, size 6-8, with silver braid at the neckline ($75), Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$375. Archives Foreign. Gold plastic gahwa, 16'' high ($25) Woven wool horse blanket, measures 18'' by 104'' ($35), Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $60. Archives Foreign. Photograph of the Royal Family in a Christofle silver frame. Frame was broken in transit from the Middle East. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Sheika Fatima Bent Mubarak al Kethi. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$450. Archives Foreign. Abaya and veils in black silk, with gold trim. Textiles valued at $250. Ornate jewelry made of thinly fashioned silver: Large necklace, belt, bracelet, earrings with black stone, ring with black stone, small necklace. Jewelry valued at $150. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $400. Archives Foreign. Christian Dior cosmetics for women- ``J'Adore'' fragrance; perfume, body lotion, soap, deodorant, bath gel. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $176. Handled pursuant to Secret Service Policy. Necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring in antelope motif, white gold with 22 heart- shaped garnet stones of a total weight of 24.08 carets. Designed by Issa Al-Ghanem exclusively for Al Wajba Palace. In a burgundy colored ostrich leather box. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned, second wife of the Amir. Rec'd--March 17, 2002. Est. Value-- $3500. Archives Foreign. Limited edition, handcrafted and hand blown perfume bottle, made exclusively for Shfellah Center for Children with Special Needs. It has a Shlellah dower stopper, Sterling silver and gold plated. Made by Thomas Goode of London. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al- Missned, second wife of the Amir. Rec'd-- March 17, 2002. Est. Value--$400. Archives Foreign. Bracelet of 22K gold with two rows of medium size freshwater pearls. Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $550. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Miniature mbayyat three drawer box encrusted with 22K gold. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Her Highness Shaykha Latifeh Fahad Al Sabah. Measures 10'' x 5'' x 6'' Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $2500. Archives Foreign. Woman's ring, in 24K gold, with polished turquoise stone. given to Mrs. Cheney by Her Highness Shaykha Latifeh Fahad Al Sabah. Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $300. Archives Foreign. Silver pendant necklace with large Baltic amber stone, in flowing Art Nouveau design, with hinged Sterling silver tulus attached. Given to Mrs. Cheney by Jolanta Kwasniewski, wife of the President. Rec'd-- July 17, 2002. Est. Value--$250. Archives Foreign. Jewelry set: white gold and small diamond necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings. Rec'd--September 25, 2002. Est. Value-- $2500. Archives Foreign. Concord stainless steel women's Saratoga bracelet watch, with quartz movement, calendar, and water resistance. Given to Mary Matalin at the Crown Prince's dinner in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $1450. Archives Foreign. Stainless steel Concord Sportivo men's bracelet watch with chronograph dial, quartz movement. Given to Lewis Libby at Crown Prince's dinner in Jeddah. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$1790. Archives Foreign. Stainless steel Concord Sportivo men's bracelet watch with chronograph dial, quartz movement. Given to Eric Edelman at Crown Prince's dinner in Jeddah. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$1790. Archives Foreign. Stainless steel Concord Sportivo men's bracelet watch with chronograph dial, quartz movement. Given to John Hannah at Crown Prince's dinner in Jeddah. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$1790. Archives Foreign. Small Arabic stained wooden chest, hinged lid with brass latch, 3 drawers, elaborate brass decoration on lid and sides, measures 14'' by 30'' by 16'' ($150) Book: UAE Yearbook 2000-2001 ($14) Brass gahwa, 15'' high ($25) Framed silver 6 inch engraved dagger, in wood-framed double-matted shadow box, 12'' by 14'' ($150) Four yards cotton dress material with silver braid at neckline ($100) Woven horse blanket, 30'' by 70'' ($35) Given to Lea Berman. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$474. Archives Foreign. Small Arabic stained wooden chest, hinged lid with brass latch, 3 drawers, elaborate brass decoration on lid and sides, measures 14'' by 30'' by 16'' ($150) Book: UAE Yearbook 2000-2001 ($14) Brass gahwa, 15'' high ($25) Framed silver 6 inch engraved dagger, in wood- framed, double-matted shadow box, 12'' by 14'' (150) Four yards cotton dress material with silver braid at neckline ($100) Woven horse blanket, 30'' by 70'' ($35) given to Laura Chadwick. Rec'd-- March 16, 2002. Est. Value--$474. Archives Foreign. Black silk abaya, with rhinestones and gold lace. Given to Mary Matalin. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $250. Personally retained by staff member. Seven boxes of Saudi traditional men's clothing were given to members of the VP's delegation to the Middle East. Two long white cotton shirts, complete headress, leather sandals, and prayer beads in green leather case. Each gift was valued at $250 by James Keshsishian. One box was sent to State Department Office of Protocol for Ambassador Burns; another box was sent to the President's gift unit for General Wayne Downing. The remaining five boxes were intended for members of the Vice President's personal staff. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $1750. Archives Foreign. Women's 22k gold bracelet with two rows of small cultured egg- shaped freshwater pearls. For Lea Berman. Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $450. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Seven boxes of Saudi traditional men's clothing were given to members of the VP's delegation to the Middle East. Two long white cotton shirts, complete headress, leather sandals, and prayer beads in green leather case. Each gift was valued at $250 by James Keshsishian. One box was sent to State Department Office of Protocol for Ambassador Burns; another box was sent to the President's gift unit for General Wayne Downing. The remaining five boxes were intended for members of the Vice President's personal staff. Rec'd--March 16, 2002. Est. Value-- $1750. Archives Foreign. Women's 22k gold bracelet with two rows of small cultured egg- shaped freshwater pearls. For Lea Berman. Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $450. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Women's 22k gold bracelet with two rows of small cultured egg- shaped freshwater pearls. For Laura Chadwick. Rec'd--March 18, 2002. Est. Value-- $450. Transferred to the General Services Administration. Tiffany ``Metropolis'' crystal bud vase. Measures 10 inches high. Given to Lewis Libby. Rec'd--December 12, 2002. Est. Value-- $110. Archives Foreign. Tiffany crystal bowl. Measures 4 inches high and 5 inches in diameter. Given to Eric Edelman. Rec'd-- December 12, 2002. Est. Value--$100. Archives Foreign. Tiffany crystal bowl. Measures 4 inches high and 5 inches in diameter. Given to John Hannah. Rec'd-- December 12, 2002. Est. Value--$100. Archives Foreign. Tiffany crystal bowl. Measures 4 inches high and 5 inches in diameter. Given to Dr. Tom Parker. Rec'd-- December 12, 2002. Est. Value--$100. Archives Foreign.

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