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Early 20th Century Russian Silver Egg

866Z
Written by Olly Gerrish

The Russian Easter egg tradition dates back to pre-Christian times when people saw eggs as fertility symbols and as symbols of protection. Eggs represented renewal or new life. When Russian Orthodoxy was adopted, eggs took on Christian symbolism. This egg was made circa 1900-1910 and is silver and niello and the cyrillic letters “XB” for “Happy Easter”.

These eggs are lovely to collect and wear on their own or on a chain spaced at intervals.

The Details

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Item Number:
866Z
Materials:
Dimensions:
15 mm (H) x 9 mm (W)
Place of Origin:
Russia
Discovered:
2 months ago

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International Hallmarks:
  • 84

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