Imari Egg

In the 17th century, British sailors discovered Imari, a Japanese port that produced fine porcelain. Imari used rich colours, including gold, to enhance exotic subjects depicting Japanese culture. The Imari Egg is Theo’s own interpretation of this early Japanese porcelain.

Each Egg is entirely hand-painted onto rich cobalt blue porcelain. The Egg opens to reveal a magnificent sterling silver Pagoda and Japanese Temple embellished with gold. Theo Fabergé drew inspiration from his fond childhood memories. The Egg is offset with the Imperial Crown in vermeil set with a cabochon ruby.