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RCT – Faberge 1900

Hippopotamus

Rhinoceros c. 1900

Chalcedony, diamonds | 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 40018

A small rhinoceros carved in chalcedony with rose diamond eyes. One of three rhinoceroses by Fabergé in the Royal Collection. Probably acquired by Queen Alexandra; in the Royal Collection by 1953

Royal Collection Trust

https://www.rct.uk/collection/search#/1/collection/40018/rhinoceros

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