Museum Selection 12 Easter Day Filigree Cards
Description
Recalling the intricate flourishes of Russian silver and cloisonnéfiligree: the openwork, lacy patterns of soldered metal can be traced to the 9th century in Russia. Masterpieces of the goldsmith"s art, the intricacy of the soldering and glowing enamels made this art form a popular showcase for Russian art, becoming a popular diplomatic gift in the age of the Tsars. Delicate flowers set amidst exquisite, goldfoiled backgrounds. Taken from a 20th century design for Easter cards for The Medici Society by Fred Burton. Made exclusively for Museum Selection.
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