In a comprehensive report released by the State Department’s Bureau of Protocol, it was revealed that foreign dignitaries bestowed an array of lavish gifts upon former President Joe Biden, his wife, key U.S. Cabinet members, and other high-ranking officials during the Biden administration’s final year. The collection of gifts, amounting to tens of thousands of dollars, included a striking $19,000 painting, an exquisite $11,000 necklace, a $5,000 bracelet, and notably, a $15,000 cash gift.

Detailed in the annual report published on Thursday in the Federal Register, these disclosures pertain specifically to the year 2024. The report notably excludes any gifts received by President Donald Trump or members of his administration during the initial year of Trump’s second term.

In accordance with federal regulations, employees must declare any gifts from foreign officials that exceed a value of $480. Typically, these gifts are handed over to the National Archives or the General Services Administration. Recipients can opt to retain them only by reimbursing the Treasury, or on rare occasions, they can be utilized for official purposes.

Biden’s most expensive gift: A $19,000 painting from Angola’s president

Among the notable gifts, Biden was presented with a captivating acrylic artwork titled “Marimba” by esteemed Angolan artist Guizef Guilherme, valued at $19,000. This artwork has since been consigned to the archives.

In an unexpected twist, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Biden a sterling silver train set valued at $7,750, while UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan presented a road bike and two crates of dates worth $7,089. The train set and bike were archived, whereas the dates were disposed of by the Secret Service, according to the report.

Other high-dollar gifts given to the former president include:

— A $3,300 sculpture of a winged woman by the prime minister of Iraq

— $3,300 in photographs and artwork from the prime minister of the Czech Republic

— $3,000 in sculpture, photographs, posters and books from President Emmanuel Macron of France

— $2,512 worth of assorted presents, including aviator sunglasses, wine, a cookbook, cufflinks and a commemorative Nutella jar from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

All of those items were sent to the archives with the exception of the perishables, which were destroyed.

Jill Biden’s most expensive gift: Diamond necklace and perfume worth $11,165 from the emir of Qatar

Biden’s wife, former first lady Jill Biden, received a bottle of Ormonde Jayne perfume and an 18-carat gold necklace with diamonds from the emir of Qatar and his spouse. The combined gift was estimated to be worth $11,165, and the report did not break down the individual value of the two items.

She kept the perfume bottle after the liquid was disposed of, but the necklace went to the National Archives.

Jill Biden also reported receiving a Dior bracelet and Sevres vase from Macron’s wife, Brigitte, in a combined gift valued at $5,090. Biden purchased the bracelet but sent the vase to the archives. The report did not give the individual value of the two items.

Harris’ most expensive gift: Rug, book and cooking utensils worth $2,633 from the United Arab Emirates

Former Vice President Kamala Harris received a number of pricey gifts, but none were reported to be worth more than $2,700.

The biggest was a rug, cooking utensils, and a book valued at $2,633 from the United Arab Emirates. She also received:

— A book and clock from the crown prince of Bahrain valued at $1,775

— A ceramic bowl from the first lady of South Korea valued at $1,440

— A painting from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy worth $1,460.

All were transferred to the National Archives.

Defense secretary given $3,700 bronze statue, while CIA chief was gifted $3,000 horse saddle

Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reported receiving several high-value gifts, including a $3,700 bronze statue from his Indian counterpart, binoculars worth $2,950 from his Qatari counterpart and a $1,300 watercolor painting from the prime minister of Iraq. All were to be transferred to the General Services Administration.

At the CIA, former director William Burns reported receiving a $3,000 horse saddle from a senior Kazakh official that was retained for official use.

Several of his employees, who are not required to be named in the document, reported gifts that were also kept for “official use,” including $2,390 in tickets for a Formula One race and a concert by hip-hop star Teddy Swims as well as a $543 box of Swedish/Cuban cigars.

Another CIA employee reported receiving $15,000 in cash from an unnamed foreign government official. The money was given to the Federal Reserve, according to the report.

Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken reported only a handful of gifts in 2024, none of them valued at more than $800. All of those were sent to the GSA for potential use in government facilities.