Russian Silver Pearl-set Egg Pendant

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Description:

This antique Russian miniature egg from the Romanov era was made in the imperial capital of St. Petersburg. Of oxidized silver the smooth surface is engraved in the front with X.B., the Russian Easter proclammation Xristos Bockrece for Christ is Risen. These Cyrillic letters are set with tiny seed pearls. The egg pendant is fitted with a silver suspension ring.

St. Petersburg, circa 1890, stamped 84 for the Russian silver standard.

3/4 in. (1.9 cm.) long including ring. Chain not included.

A Russian Art Form: the Egg Pendant

During the Romanov era and long before, Easter eggs of all sizes were exchanged on Russian Orthodox Easter as symbols of the Resurrection of Christ. Small egg pendants were given to the girls and women in the family and most prized by their recipients. As years passed, these eggs were attached in succession on a neck chain, like charms on a bracelet. Of various intrinsic value, materials ranged from gold and gems to porcelain, wood, glass and silver, like this example.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: ME156_RL
Condition: Good	Year: Circa 1890

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