Hand-painted Russian egg, Resurrection of Christ, total height 17 in

Hand-painted Russian egg, Resurrection of Christ, total height 17 in. This unique Russian wooden egg is finely hand-painted by the best Russian painters specialising in freehand painting of miniatures. The egg on a pedestal measures 16.9 inches in total height and has a diameter of 5.9 inches, with only the egg measuring 9.1 inches in height. The egg with an icon depicting the Resurrection of Christ is a precious item with unique characteristics, representing the splendid and ancient art of Russian miniatures. Russian miniature art originated as a development of Byzantine icon painting during the Imperial Russia era, a time when religious subjects were not depicted. Following the collapse of the Russian Empire, the representation of religious iconography with the miniature technique gradually resumed. The pedestal supporting the egg is made of polished wood and decorated with gold embellishments that harmonise with the golden halos of the icon subjects. The egg is a universal symbol representing life in every culture, and, when placed on a pedestal, serves as a symbolic object reminding us of the fragile balance that must be respected in life. Gifting this type of egg is a way to wish the recipient to make the right choices and find their own balance.