Romanov Tercentenary (Fabergé egg)
| Romanov Tercentenary rock crystal, enamel | |
|---|---|
| Height | 190 mm (7.5 in)[1] |
| Width | 78 mm (3.1 in)[1] |
| Surprise | Rotating globe of historical and contemporary Russian territories[1] |
The Romanov Tercentenary egg is a
Design
The Romanov Tercentenary egg is made of
Among the 18 rulers represented are Michael, the first of the Romanov dynasty in 1613, as well as Peter the Great (1682–1725), Catherine the Great (1762–1796), and Nicholas II himself as the final Tsar in 1913.[2]
Surprise
The surprise is a rotating detailed globe made of dark blue enamel, varicolored gold and steel. The globe portrays one hemisphere showing Russian territory under Tsar Michael in 1613, and on the opposite side the Russian territory under Nicholas II in 1913. The dark blue enamel colors areas of the ocean while landmasses are portrayed in colored golds.[1]
History
In May 1913, Nicholas II and Alexandra Fedorovna made a
In 1917, the Romanov Tercentenary Egg was confiscated by the
See also
- Egg decorating
- Tsarevich (Fabergé egg)
- Red Cross with Imperial Portraits
- Romanov Tercentenary
Notes
- ^ a b c d e "Romanov Tercentenary Egg". The Alexander Palace Time Machine. Pallasart. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ a b c "1913 Romanov Tercentenary Egg". Mieks Faberge Eggs. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ^ PBS, Faberge Eggs. Current Whereabouts of the Fifty Imperial Faberge Eggs. December 14, 2009. pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld
References
- Faber, Toby (2008). Fabergé's Eggs: The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces That Outlived an Empire. Random House. ISBN 978-1-4000-6550-9.
- ASIN B000YA9GOM.
- Lowes, Will (2001). Fabergé Eggs: A Retrospective Encyclopedia. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0-8108-3946-6.
- ISBN 0-517-40502-4.
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