1847 Russian Imperial Enamel Porcelain Bottle Egg Easter Bany Rabit Medal Riga

Eggs with hands paintings painting were particularly popular in the last decade of the nineteenth century. For other examples from the Imperial Porcelain Factory, Russian Imperial Porcelain Easter Eggs.

Lenox had shown at the Paris International Exposition in 1847 year to great acclaim & which was imitated by factories throughout Europe & America. At the Imperial Porcelain Factory, these glazes were used as grounds for images or Russian Style ornament.

This is a superlative Russia artifact of the Great Royal Art of Empire and Historical Art, exclusive exhibit come from private collection. Made in Russian Imperial RIGA.

I think the egg is good condition, considering the time. Egg is good condition it's that's my feeling. I may be overstating these marks but I'd rather have it that way.

Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are hand painting decorated. They are usually used as gifts on the occasion of the happy Easter holiday. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). Such a luxurious gift will surely appeal to collectors of rare Easter eggs, as well as to all believers, becoming the pride and pearl of any personal collections. The oldest Russian tradition is to use dyed and painted porcelain eggs for memorable gifts of peace and love at home.

However, real eggs continue to be used also in Central and Eastern European tradition. Eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth, in Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus, from which Jesus resurrected. In addition, one ancient tradition was the staining of Easter eggs with the colour red'in memory of the blood of Christ, shed as at that time of his crucifixion. This custom of the Easter egg, according to many sources, can be traced to early Christians of Mesopotamia, and from there it spread into Eastern Europe and Siberia through the Orthodox Churches, and later into Europe through the Catholic and Protestant Churches. Other sources maintain that the custom arose in western Europe during the Middle Ages as a result of the fact that Western Christians were prohibited from eating eggs during Lent, but were allowed to eat them when Easter arrived.

The jewelled Easter eggs made by the FABERGE firm for the two last Russian Tsars are regarded as masterpieces of decorative arts. In Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, and other Central European countries' folk traditions, and making artificial eggs out of porcelain for ladies is common.

• Handmade: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
• Material: Porcelain
• Type: RABIT EASTER EGG
• Color: Gold
• Year Manufactured: 1887
• Vintage: Yes
• Occasion: Easter
• Brand: ALBERT WOLFSCHMIDT
• Set Includes: Bottle
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Modified Item: Yes
• Culture: Russian