EASTER EGG

Creator(s): Imperial Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

Egg has an oval miniature on the front representing a youthful military saint seen half length. He wears chain mail and a red mantle and holds a sword and spear. About the medallion is a scroll of green leaves. On the back is a cross in white and green. The rest of the background is gilded.

Object name:

EASTER EGG

Made from:

Porcelain

Made in:

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Date made:

1870-1890

Size:

12.7 cm (5 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

25.380

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973