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Egg Shaped Inkwell

Artist Peter Carl ? Faberge (Russian, 1846 - 1920)

Place of ManufactureRussia, Europe

MediumMaterial: silver; enamel; brass; glass

DimensionsOverall: 11.1 x 5.6 x 5.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection

Object number1977.318.001 a-d

DescriptionAn egg-shaped metal object on three brass balls. Upper part of egg separates revealling a bell in the upper half & a lidded glass in well set into the lower half. Egg is a deep cherry red decorated with incised dots, stars, flowers, & other designs. Incisions are grey. On top of egg is a finger sized right to lift top from. Inkwell is clear glass & square. The lid is round, & is coloured & decorated in the same manner that the egg's exterior is.

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