Egg
Object number2024.063.0031
Mediumegg shell
DimensionsOther: 6 × 5.5 in. (15.2 × 14 cm)
DescriptionAn etched chicken egg dyed dark red. A large image on its front side depicts a flock of sheep and its tender, as well as a wolf. There are trees, mountains, and a building in the background. Another image lies on either side of this one. To the right, is a starry night with a small moon and the earth below. A branch with several leaves is etched onto the earth and something is floating in between it and the moon. The other image has a flower in its center with sprigs of wheat all around. In between all of the images, and covering the remainder of the egg, are elongated dots, hearts, and crosses. A flower is etched on the top and bottom of the egg. White cording is strung through the egg, with a knot at the bottom and loops at the top. Dark blue cording is tied to the white cording in a loop.On View
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