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Yellow Vase with Flower and Butterfly Decorations
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Yellow Vase with Flower and Butterfly Decorations
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Yellow Vase with Flower and Butterfly Decorations

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.05182012-12-1
Object Type Vase
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium ceramic, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 3/4 in x Diam 7 1/4 in (40 cm x 18.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionYellow vase with rotating wooden base. The vase is decorated with blue, red, and violet colored flowers along with butterflies. The neck is sea green with red and yellow flowers and green leaves. The same decoration motif is also along the bottom rim.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit held in Seoul, South Korea from March 26-March 27.
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
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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