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Seal with Egg-Shaped Handle Seal

This is a seal. It was retailed by Fabergé. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is rhodonite, gold, white enamel, green enamel, pearl. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Joan W. Leidesdorf. It is credited Bequest of Joan W. Leidesdorf.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 3.1 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Seal with Egg-Shaped Handle Seal; Retailed by Fabergé (Russia); Russia; rhodonite, gold, white enamel, green enamel, pearl; Overall: 3.1 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.); Bequest of Joan W. Leidesdorf; 1997-62-19-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Foreign Exchange.

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