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Live Butterflies Scroll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Live Butterflies Scroll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Live Butterflies Scroll

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.720015.2
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, pigment, stone, textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (Rolled) W 11 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (27.9 cm x 6 cm )
 Overall (Unrolled) H 1/4 in x W 11 in x D 230 in (0.6 cm x 27.9 cm x 584.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionArt scroll with a reproduction of the art "Live Butterflies" by Zhao Chang from the 10th century. The art depicts three butterflies flying over grass and flowers. In the top right of the scroll there is a poem from Emperor Qianlong and numerous red makers marks. Ribbon on end of scroll is maroon with white decoration and a stone clip.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's November 2009 visit to China.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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 66540613)
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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