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Miniature Bathroom Chair (Bidet)
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The giving of small precious objects as intimate gifts between family members within the imperial court was spurred by the House of Fabergé's seemingly endless supply of bejeweled utilitarian objects decorated as expensively as possible, such as this stamp moistener disguising as an exquisite miniature bathroom chair (bidet) in the Louis XVI taste of the late 1700s.
| Artist / Maker | Henrik Wigström |
|---|---|
| Date | 1908–17 |
| Culture / Origin | Russia, St. Petersburg |
| Medium | gold, nephrite, enamel, pearls |
| Dimensions | Overall: 8.3 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Miscellaneous |
About the Artist
Workmaster for the House of Faberge based in St. Petersburg, Russia. Responsible for many of the imperial Easter eggs as well as enameled accessories and jewelry. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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