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Miniature Crown Surprise from the Lapis Lazuli Easter Egg
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This Easter egg, like the subsequent ones produced by Fabergé for the imperial family, contains a surprise when opened. In this case, the egg opens to display a yellow enameled cover, resembling an egg yolk, which then opens to reveal a tiny replica of the Russian imperial crown, containing either a ruby or a pink sapphire suspended on a chain.
| Artist / Maker | Peter Carl Fabergé |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1885–90 |
| Culture / Origin | Russia, St. Petersburg |
| Medium | gold, enamel, lapis lazuli, pearls, diamonds, rubies |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Miscellaneous |
About the Artist
Supplied most of the gifts exchanged by relatives of the imperial family in Russia, Denmark, Germany, and England for christenings, name days, birthdays, Christmas, and Easter. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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