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Egg, Czechoslovakia
Egg
Egg, Czechoslovakia
Egg, Czechoslovakia
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Egg

Object number2016.030.0037
Mediumegg shell
DimensionsOther: 2.75 × 6.25 in. (7 cm)
OriginCzechoslovakia
DescriptionA large chicken egg painted royal blue with a light blue stripe across its center. An alternating pattern of a small, painted peacock and etched floral designs are on the light blue stripe. The peacock is painted in royal blue, orange, red, yellow and white. The top and bottom of the stripe are decorated with etching. The egg's top is covered with decorative painting in yellow and bears the initials X.B.. Some kind of lettering is on its bottom as well.
Credit LineGeorgina Vaughn Trust
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