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Eternal Friendship
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Eternal Friendship
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Eternal Friendship

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.091336.1
Object Type Fan, Hand
Gifter
Artist
Artist
Artist
Date April 25th, 2014
Medium paper, ink, plant material (bamboo), adhesive, metal, bone, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 1/4 in x W 19 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (26 cm x 48.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionTraditional Korean folding hand fan (hapjukseon) with a painted floral design depicting pink plum blossoms on a branch. To the right of the painting there is calligraphy in black ink. The body of the fan is made out of carved bamboo with a swirling design towards the top of each stick. Each bamboo guard has carved rivets with a flower pattern up the length and a dyed basket weave pattern along the edge. The bottom of each guard is painted black and white. The metal pivot is also carved with a flower on either side. Hanging from the front pivot attached with green cord is a bone carving depicting a fish.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to South Korea in April 2014.
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
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