Memory of Azov (Fabergé egg)
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The Memory of Azov (or the Azova Egg) is a jewelled Easter egg made under the supervision of the Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé in 1891 for Tsar Alexander III of Russia. It was presented by Alexander III as an Easter gift to his wife, the Tsarina Maria Feodorovna. It is currently held in the Kremlin Armoury Museum in Moscow.
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Memory of Azov Fabergé egg | |
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Year delivered | 1891 |
Customer | Alexander III |
Recipient | Maria Feodorovna |
Current owner | |
Individual or institution | Kremlin Armoury, Moscow |
Design and materials | |
Workmaster | Michael Perkhin and Yuri Nicolai |
Materials used | Bloodstone, ruby, diamonds, gold, platinum, aquamarine |
Height | 93 millimetres (3.7 in) |
Surprise | Replica cruiser Pamiat Azova |
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