Maharaja Egg
- Mixed Media
- 9cm x 15.5cm
- Part of the Empire Egg Collection.
Markings: Rose crystals crown, gold stand, red and gold hand woven cord, Indian hair, gold and pearl filigree flowers.
Date 1914
DESCRIPTION
This exotic Asian style egg was fashioned in a rhea egg and ornamented with gold filigree flowers and leafs. It is topped by a rose crystals crown. This egg has plaited Indian hair inlayed with miniature pearls on the outside as well as having a full length of dark brown Indian hair on the inside. The egg is surmounted on a gold Indian style ornamental stand.
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