Lapis Lazuli (Fabergé egg)
The Lapis Lazuli egg is a jewelled Fabergé egg, attributed to the House of Fabergé in St. Petersburg, Imperial Russia. Unlike many of the other Fabergé eggs, Lapis Lazuli was a private commission and isn't considered to be one of the imperial Easter eggs, as it was never given to a Russian Tsarina.
| Lapis Lazuli Fabergé egg | |
|---|---|
| Year delivered | 1885-1890 |
| Customer | Unknown client |
| Current owner | |
| Individual or institution | Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Year of acquisition | 1965 |
| Design and materials | |
| Materials used | Lapis lazuli, gold, enamel, pearls, diamonds, rubies |
| Height | 45 millimetres (1.8 in) |
| Width | 59 millimetres (2.3 in) |
| Surprise | The egg opens to reveal a yolk, which contains an imperial crown and small ruby egg. |
It is currently part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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