Porcelain Sculpture with Butterfly Decorations
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125794
Object Type
Sculpture
Gifter
James Soong
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
ceramic (porcelain), pigment, metal (gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Sculpture) H 11 1/4 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (28.6 cm x 10.8 cm )
Overall - 3D (Sculpture on Base) H 12 1/4 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (31.1 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite porcelain sculpture that tapers above the middle with a rounded top and bottom. It has a black painted porcelain loop attached to the top. The body is decorated with grapes and vines as well as butterflies with green bodies and black and gold leaf wings. The sculpture has a circular brown wooden base with three legs.Overall - 3D (Sculpture on Base) H 12 1/4 in x Diam 4 1/4 in (31.1 cm x 10.8 cm )
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of APEC 2016, hosted in Lima, Peru.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 LibraryAdditional 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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