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Rabbit Shaped Coin Bank
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rabbit Shaped Coin Bank
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rabbit Shaped Coin Bank

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05032011-46-1
Object Type Bank, Toy
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium porcelain, paint, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 3/4 in x W 8 in x D 6 1/4 in (19.7 cm x 20.3 cm x 15.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPorcelain rabbit-shaped coin bank decorated with hand-painted flowers and rabbits. The rabbit has red facial features and the interior of its ears are also red. On the obverse is a red arch shaped design with flowers and Chinese script on the interior. In one paw the rabbit is holding a carrot, and in the other paw it is grasping a charm with a bell. A red decorative ribbon collar with pink and orange flowers encircles the rabbit's neck. On the reverse is a hand fan and a pouch with a cord closure. The slot for coins is behind the ears.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a state visit to the White House by Chinese President Hu Jintao in January, 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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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