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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mountain Scene Fan
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mountain Scene Fan

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.128336.a-d
Object Type Fan
Medium plant material (bamboo), ink, textile, gemstone (jade)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Fan, Tassels Extended) H 25 1/4 in x W 11 in x D 3/8 in (64.1 cm x 27.9 cm x 1 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b-d: Base, Assembled) H 9 in x W 8 in x D 2 1/2 in (22.9 cm x 20.3 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCircular Chinese fan with bamboo handle (.a). Obverse of the fan is inscribed in black ink with Chinese calligraphy and the reverse depicts a mountain and lake scene in black and white. Handle is light brown bamboo with two tan tassels held together with green beads. There are two plastic ornate curvilinear fan stands (.b-c) and a rectangular black base that the stands fit into (.d).
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: [Chinese characters]
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 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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