Ornate jeweler-style, museum-quality, enameled eggs like this were first made famous by the House of Romanov's imperial jeweler in the 19th century. Empress Valentina is topped with a tiny crown. Cast in pewter alloy using the ancient lost wax method before the brilliant blue and green enamel, faux jewels, and tiny embellishments are added. It opens to hold your tiny treasures! 3½'dia.x6'H. 2 lbs.