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Ukraine
Nephrite egg
RCIN 95673
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Nephrite egg and cover with gold filigree and point stone mosaic, base supported with figures of Kiev's buildings - St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Cyril Church, Savious on Berestiv Church and the Golden Gate. Contains 'surpirse' mosaic and filigree 'Life Tree' talisman (a symbol of happiness and prosperity. In leather fitted box and cover.
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Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine during a tea at Buckingham Palace, 14 December 1995.
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Ukraine
