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Gold Stand

before 1896
made by

Alexander Edward Tillander

(Russian, 1837–1918)
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Culture
Russia, St. Petersburg
Medium
gold, enamel, sapphire, gold easel and stand, photograph covered with faceted green glass
Measurements
Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The India Early Minshall Collection 1966.435.b
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Location
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Description

In the Russian Orthodox religious tradition, eggs are offered as Easter gifts to symbolize rebirth, renewal, and the resurrection of Christ. This jeweled Russian egg is engraved with XB symbolizing the phrase, “Christ is risen,” and would have been given to a lady in a wealthy household, perhaps someone of high rank within the imperial court, given the richness of materials.

Gold Stand

before 1896

Alexander Edward Tillander

(Russian, 1837–1918)
Russia, St. Petersburg

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