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Fabergé

Rhinoceros c. 1900

Chalcedony, diamonds | 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40018

Fabergé

Rhinoceros c. 1900

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Description

A small rhinoceros carved in chalcedony with rose diamond eyes. One of three rhinoceroses by Fabergé in the Royal Collection.

Provenance

Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra; in the Royal Collection by 1953
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Fabergé
(jeweller)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Chalcedony, diamonds

chalcedony, diamond

carved

Measurements

3.2 x 6.0 x 1.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fabergé
Object type(s)
visual works
bibelots
models
ornaments
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Rhinoceroses

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