A Porcelain Easter Egg
Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg, second half 19th century
Of typical form, on a gilt ground, centering an oval panel depicting the Resurrection, within a floral ciselé border, the reverse centering a roundel enclosing a ciselé starburst pattern, within a floral border inscribed in Russian, 'Christ is Risen', unmarked
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
A Porcelain Easter Egg
Imperial Porcelain Factory, St. Petersburg, second half 19th century
Of typical form, on a gilt ground, centering an oval panel depicting the Resurrection, within a floral ciselé border, the reverse centering a roundel enclosing a ciselé starburst pattern, within a floral border inscribed in Russian, 'Christ is Risen', unmarked
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high
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