In the 18th and 19th centuries, Easter celebration at the Russian Imperial court was accompanied by giving presents Easter eggs, often made of porcelain or glass and decorated with religious subjects, ornamental patterns or emblems. A contemporary craftsman decorated this glass egg with traditional Imperial emblems of a double-headed eagle and the monogram of Nicholas II.

Glass. Height 2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm),
diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm).