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Description:
A rare antique Russian miniature egg from the
Romanov era, of polished yellow gold, the center set with a six
square-cut rubies. Fitted with a gold suspension ring.
Circa 1900
5/8 in. (1.6 cm.) long including suspension ring. Chain not
included.
A Russian
Art
Form: the Egg Pendant
During the Romanov era and long before,
eggs of all sizes were exchanged on Russian Orthodox Easter as
symbols of the Resurrection of Christ. Small egg pendants were
traditionally presented by men to women and girls in the family
and most prized by their recipients. As years passed, each egg
would be attached in succession on a chain, like charms on a
bracelet. Of various intrinsic value, materials ranged from wood
and glass to silver and porcelain. The finest were made of gold
with or without enamel or jewels, like this example. The first
Fabergé Imperial Egg presented by Tsar Alexander III to
Maria Feodorovna in 1885, contained a ruby pendant egg
(now lost) as its surprise.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: ME154_8A |
| Condition:
Very good |
Year:
Circa 1900
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