Russian school, circa 1780, after johann-baptist lampi (austro-italian, 1751-1830)
catherine ii (1729-1796), empress of russia 1762-1796, known as catherine the great, in ermine-bordered robes over blue dress, jewelled chain and tiara, wearing the breast-star of the imperial russian order of st andrew, curling powdered hair
on ivory
oval, 1½ in. (38 mm. ) high, silver mount with twisted suspension loop. Date: 18th century.
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