Miniature Easter Egg with Scent Bottle before 1899

Here we see a miniature Easter egg with a scent bottle, crafted by Dom Faberzhe. The interior's plush, deep red velvet lining creates a striking contrast with the egg's ornate, gilded exterior. The composition directs our gaze towards a small, elegant scent bottle, nestled within the egg's interior. This draws us into a world of luxury and refinement. The bottle itself is adorned with a regal 'M' beneath a crown. These are visual signifiers of wealth, status and possibly a personal connection to royalty. The egg, as a form, is a potent symbol of fertility and renewal, while the scent bottle speaks to personal adornment and sensory pleasure. This intertwining of symbols challenges the observer to question the relationship between inherent value and superficial aesthetics. The overall presentation encourages us to reflect on the cultural codes that dictate our understanding of beauty, power, and identity.