Lot 378
  • 378

A Russian Porcelain Easter Egg in the Neo-Byzantine Style, circa 1900

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height 5 in.
  • 12.7 cm
in the Neo-Byzantine style, with a pale green glaze, the upper half decorated with an incised and gilded pattern of strapwork and crosses with green accents, with gold-colored braided metal suspension cord

Condition

some rubbing to the gilding consistent with age
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