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Beautiful Partnership
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beautiful Partnership
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beautiful Partnership

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.091336.3
Object Type Fan, Hand
Artist
Gifter
Artist
Artist
Date April 25th, 2014
Medium paper, ink, plant material (bamboo), adhesive, metal, horn, 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 yellow chrysanthemums with green leaves. To the left 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 repeating floral pattern along the edge. The bottom of each guard is painted black and white with a floral pattern carved into the white portion. The metal pivot is also carved with a flower on either side. Hanging from the front pivot attached with a knotted orange cord is a faceted black horn charm.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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