Russian Mid-19th century Porcelain Easter Egg

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Description:

Hand-painted with spring flowers and blue gilded clouds on a white ground, one side inscribed in gilt Cyrillic script Kristos Voskrese, the Russian Easter proclamation for Christ is Risen. The egg has an opening on each side through which is threaded an original mauve silk ribbon. These rare porcelain eggs were created for Easter for suspension near holy icons

Russian, mid-19th century

2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) high

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 38P_8A
Condition: Very good	Year: Circa 1850

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