Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths

     
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By Gerard Hill, et al. Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920) is deservedly the most famous creator of the stunning gold, silver, and jewel-studded treasures of imperial Russia. Perhaps because of the popularity of his Easter eggs, Fabergé's skilled competitors have been largely overlooked. Fabergé and the Russian Master Goldsmiths tells their story and features their masterpieces as well as Fabergé's. Today, the creations of the Russian master goldsmiths are dispersed throughout the world. A broad sampling of masterpieces from the great Russian collections, as well as from private and public collections, are depicted here in nearly 300 full-colour illustrations, a number of which are published here for the first time. 320 pages, 300 full-colour illustrations. 9 1/4'' x 13''. Hardcover.

  • 320 pages
  • 300 full colour illustrations
  • Hardcover
  • 9 1/4'' x 13''
The lotus was one of the most revered flowers and symbols of ancient Egypt. It represented daily rebirth and rejuvenation because it closed at night and reopened in the morning to reveal a central yellow circle and its radiating petals-like the rising sun. Broad collars were most frequently worn by royalty, and among the Museum's collection of Egyptian jewellery from pharaoh Thutmose III is a broad collar of gold inlaid with carnelian, turquoise and blue glass. This particular piece is believed to be a gift to one of his wives.