Decorative Glass Fan
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.687783.1
Object Type
Embroidery
Gifter
Yang Jiechi
Intended Recipient
First Lady Michelle Obama
(American, 1964)
Medium
wood, paint, ivory, stone (jade), textile
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 14 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionDecorative fan in a carved wooden frame. Both sides of the fan screen feature an intricately embroidered design of with pink flowers, green leaves, and butterflies behind glass. A tassel with a jade bead was attached to the handle of the fan but it is detached.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a meeting between President Barack Obama and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in the Oval Office on March 12, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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