Peterhof Egg
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The magnificence of the Palaces and Parks of Peterhof inspired Theo Fabergé to design the Peterhof Egg. Hand-painted and sculpted in fine bone china in relief, the front depicts a 19th-century painting of the façade of the Great Palace. The Neptune Fountain, in the upper gardens of the Parks, appears on the reverse, with three mythical golden dolphins supporting the Egg.
The Peterhof Egg is surmounted with the dome of the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, created in vermeil.
Within, a replica in sterling silver and gold of the Throne Room of the Great Palace, detailed with the portrait of Catherine the Great hanging behind the throne.
Limited Edition Size
500
Year
1997
Measurements
Height approximately 160mm
