Alexander III Porcelain Easter Egg 1883-1894

Large Imperial presentation porcelain Easter egg by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, 1883-1894, both sides decorated with gilded cipher A III in the Old Slavonic style of Emperor Alexander III. The ciphers are etched for extra texture. Height 4 1/4 in. (11 cm).

Literature. "Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Eggs" by Tamara Kudriavtseva and Harold A. Whitbeck, Nr. 5, page 38.

Since ancient times the egg has been a symbol of life, death, and immortality. In Russia, eggs traditionally are associated with celebration of Easter. Since the 18th century, the Imperial Porcelain Factory supplied the Court with porcelain eggs primarily painted with religious subjects or floral designs, but only during the reign of Alexander III, first eggs with ciphers of the Emperor and Empress were created. Such eggs were given by Sovereigns personally to those close to the Royal Family on Easter day .

Very Rare

$25,000.00

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The gilded rosette at the upper opening is centered with a cross surrounded by the Russian style ornament.

Condition: minor rubbing to gilt, mostly to the star rosette at the lower opening.

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