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Trinket in the form of a hare
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This trinket in the form of a hare, made at the workshop of the St Petersburg jeweller Friedrich Koechli in the early 20th century, was a traditional Easter gift in Russia. The hare symbolized spring, fertility and wealth. The figurine is made of translucent grey agate. The hare holds a golden egg covered with white enamel. Such pendants were bought annually in the Easter days and after some years they formed an entire necklace. |
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