EGG
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Icon Room
About this object
Egg is ribbed vertically and set on each face with a purple glass cameo of a woman's head in profile with elaborate headpiece in the classical taste.The egg is hung on the loop and chain. Wire fringe tassel is attached to the bottom of the egg. Interior is lined with purple paper and silk.
- Object name:
- EGG
- Made from:
- Copper -- gilt -- glass
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 14.27
- Class:
- METAL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973