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Painted egg, 18th century
№ 0538 · Artifact

Painted egg, 18th century

This painted egg dates from the 18th century. According to the source, it was made in Kutina (Kütahya).

The egg-shaped object has a white glaze covered with fine cracks and stands on a black base. In the centre is a standing angel with a halo, in a blue robe, holding a thin staff. On the sides are winged heads of angels with haloes, and at the top and bottom are blue floral motifs.

Archive No.
0538
Date
18th century
Place
Kutina (Kütahya)
Region
Other places
Topics
ArtChurches & monasteries

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