Product Description
Victorian Art Nouveau White Floral Egg Box. A bygone-era is evoked by this exquisite and finely detailed enamel egg. A colorful bee sits atop the egg while a pearly butterfly nests at the base. The bee symbolizes the sun and the butterfly symbolizes the soul and resurrection. Flowers include yellow and green daisies, white roses and lilies, and elegant green leaves. This egg is based loosely on the "Paskha" Easter egg created by Mikhail Perchin in 1902, who worked as master jeweler in the Faberge firm in St. Petersburg. The original was given to Empress Alexandra by her husband, Tsar Nicholas II. The high quality enamel is baked onto a pewter base, then polished and set with genuine Austrian crystals. Makes a wonderful gift and can used to store small jewelry. Comes in a satin-lined presentation box. 4½" in height.