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Fabergé

Guinea pig c. 1907

Agate, cabochon rubies | 3.2 x 6.2 x 2.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40396

Description

A guinea pig, sitting on its haunches, carved in pink to straw colour agate, with cabochon ruby eyes.

Provenance

Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra; in the Royal Collection by 1953
People involved

Creator(s)

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(jeweller)

Acquirer(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Agate, cabochon rubies

agate, ruby

carved, cabochon

Measurements

3.2 x 6.2 x 2.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
animals
visual works
bibelots
ornaments
models
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Guinea pigs
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Rodents

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