Russian Imperial Cut Glass Egg with Peter the Great Inscription

Superbly cut and engraved Russian Imperial glass egg, featuring an elaborate central medallion inscribed in Latin “PETRUS PRIMUS RUSSORUM IMPERATOR” — “Peter the First, Emperor of the Russians.” Surrounded by laurel wreaths, anchors, sails, and finely rendered naval motifs, this extraordinary piece celebrates Peter the Great’s maritime legacy and the founding of St. Petersburg as a dominant naval power.

The egg form itself is deeply symbolic, long associated with Imperial Russia as a marker of power, continuity, and dynastic prestige. Executed in crystal with meticulous wheel-cut engraving, the surface reveals layers of iconography referencing naval triumph, imperial authority, and Russia’s emergence as a modern European empire at the turn of the 20th century.

Presented on a sculptural brass stand formed by three classically modeled male figures in contrapposto stance, the composition elevates the object into a true objet d’art — part historical relic, part sculptural centerpiece. A rare and museum-worthy piece of Russian Imperial decorative arts, rich in symbolism, craftsmanship, and visual impact.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Era: Early 1900s
Condition: Light wear
Country of Origin: Russia
Materials: Crystal / Brass
Dimensions: 2.5" W × 6.25" H
Color/Finish: Transparent / Bronze

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