Fabergé
Owl c. 1907
Agate, rose diamonds | 1.7 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40140
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A small seated owl with long ears, carved in agate with rose diamond eyes. The extraordinary detail of the carving on such a small scale vividly demonstrates the skill of Fabergé’s hardstone carvers.
Text adapted from Fabergé in the Royal CollectionProvenance
Probably commissioned by King Edward VII, 1907 (the Sandringham Commission)
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Medium and techniques
Agate, rose diamonds
Measurements
1.7 x 1.0 x 0.6 cm (whole object)
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