Pansy (Fabergé egg)

The Pansy Fabergé egg is a jeweled Easter egg made under the supervision of the Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé in 1899. It was made for Maria Feodorovna, the wife of Alexander III of Russia.

Design[edit | edit source]

The Pansy egg is crafted from gold, diamonds, pearls, and enamel. It features a delicate design with a pansy flower motif, symbolizing love and admiration. The egg is notable for its intricate craftsmanship and the use of vibrant colors in the enamel work.

History[edit | edit source]

The egg was presented to Maria Feodorovna by her son, Nicholas II of Russia, as an Easter gift in 1899. It is one of the 50 known Imperial Fabergé eggs created for the Russian Imperial family.

Current Location[edit | edit source]

The Pansy egg is currently housed in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia. It is part of the museum's extensive collection of Fabergé objects.

References[edit | edit source]

Toby,

 Fabergé's Eggs: The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces That Outlived an Empire, 
  
 Random House, 
 2008, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-1-4000-6550-9,

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External links[edit | edit source]

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Pansy Egg

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