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Chinese Calligraphy Scroll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Chinese Calligraphy Scroll
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Chinese Calligraphy Scroll

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.081855
Object Type Calligraphy
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (silk, synthetic), paper, ink, wood, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 66 in x W 25 7/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (167.6 cm x 65.7 cm x 3.2 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Rolled) H 1 7/8 in x W 25 7/8 in x D 2 1/2 in (4.8 cm x 65.7 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionDecorative calligraphy scroll with a yellow silk trim that has a floral pattern. In a rectangle in the center of the scroll there is black Chinese calligraphy with a red square maker's mark. On the reverse of the end with the ribbon there is additional Chinese text.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a Greek Independence Day event at the White House on April 4, 2014.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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