Egg 1865

"Egg" is an anonymous work of folk art from 1865, currently held in The Art Institute of Chicago. The egg shell has been intricately carved with a decorative pattern including the initials "A.R" and the year "1865", likely marking the date and the initials of the owner of the egg. This small-scale folk artwork is an example of the tradition of egg decoration practiced in various cultures around the world, often with significant cultural and personal meaning.