Miniature Crown Surprise from the Lapis Lazuli Easter Egg, c. 1885-90. Attributed to Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920), attributed to House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842-1918). Gold, enamel, lapis lazuli, pearls, diamonds, rubies; This Easter egg, like the subsequent ones produced by Fabergé for the imperial family, contains a surprise when opened. In this case, the egg opens to display a yellow enameled cover, resembling an egg yolk, which then opens to reveal a tiny replica of the Russian imperial crown, containing either a ruby or a pink sapphire suspended on a chain.
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