Silver Easter Egg with the Resurrection
2005.02.119
Betsy Scheuring Icon Collection
2005.02
Betsy Scheuring
Gift
Gift of Betsy Scheuring
Matias Kilpelain
1854 - 1898
St. Petersburg, Russia
Makers Mark
Inside both halves of egg
84 *, MK
Cyrillic
84, St. Petersburg, MK (Matias Kilpelain)
Icon
Symbol, Religious
Religious Objects
Ceremonial Objects
Category 08: Communication Objects
2-1/8 in
1-1/4 in
Spirit Made Tangible: The Scheuring Icon Collection (2006)
Cultural/Historical Context
This small Easter egg opens to reveal an image of the resurrected Christ. He appears in the center against a golden background, making the “State Form” of benediction with his right hand while holding a banner with his left hand. Above his halo is written IC XC, his sacred monograms. This icon was designed specifically for use and display during Easter, celebrating Christ’s Resurrection.