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EGG

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About this object

On the front of this egg is a catouche, framed by a kokoshnik-shaped (ogee-shaped) border. Figure of St. George in a blue coat, mounted on a white steed and slaying a magnificent green dragon, stands out against the soft orange background. A large flower in pastel colors on a cream ground decorates the back of the egg, which opens vertically.

Object name:
EGG
Made from:
Silver -- enamel
Made in:
Moscow, Russia
Date made:
1908-1917
Size:
10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
15.66
Class:
ENAMEL
Signature marks:
MARK kokoshnik right for 1908-17 with Greek letter delta for Moscow, 88, I.Kh. in Cyrillic for Ivan Khlebnikov lower edge
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973