A small jewelled hardstone egg in Russian taste, Continental circal 1960 | A jewelled hardstone egg in Russian taste, circa 1960

A small jewelled hardstone egg in Russian taste, Continental circal 1960

A jewelled hardstone egg in Russian taste, circa 1960

the amethyst body mounted by alternating plain polished and rope-twist borders, decorated with garnet and turquoise cabochons forming the centre of small flowers, the top and base set with a large garnet cabochon, resting on a tripod base with scrolling feet,

7cm., 2 3/4 in. high