TThis decorative egg was handcrafted in Rajasthan, India, a region famous for its painted bone and woodwork. It’s made from panels of camel bone fitted over a carved wooden core, then hand painted in gold, red and green.
Date: 20th century
Geography: Rajasthan, India
Dimensions: Approx. 11cm L x 7cm W x 7cm D
Weight: 252g
Material: Camel bone over a wooden core, hand painted
Condition: Good. See photos.
The design
The whole surface is covered in a fine trellis pattern, outlined in black and filled with gold, with small teardrop-shaped petals in red and green at every crossing. The top is crowned with a delicate floral design of flowers and leaves, and the egg sits on a small flat base so it stands upright for display.
Painted bone work like this is a long-standing craft in Rajasthan, particularly around Jaipur and Udaipur. Camel bone, a by-product of a region where camels are part of everyday life, is cut, smoothed and fitted by hand before artists paint each pattern freehand with fine brushes.
This egg is camel bone, not ivory. Bone has a similar creamy colour, and small dark flecks and natural grain are often visible on close inspection.
It’s a lovely display piece for a shelf, cabinet or desk, and a colourful example of Rajasthani folk art.
As with all our vintage pieces, this egg is one of a kind, and natural variations in the bone and the hand painting are part of its character. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
TThis decorative egg was handcrafted in Rajasthan, India, a region famous for its painted bone and woodwork. It’s made from panels of camel bone fitted over a carved wooden core, then hand painted in gold, red and green.
Date: 20th century
Geography: Rajasthan, India
Dimensions: Approx. 11cm L x 7cm W x 7cm D
Weight: 252g
Material: Camel bone over a wooden core, hand painted
Condition: Good. See photos.
The design
The whole surface is covered in a fine trellis pattern, outlined in black and filled with gold, with small teardrop-shaped petals in red and green at every crossing. The top is crowned with a delicate floral design of flowers and leaves, and the egg sits on a small flat base so it stands upright for display.
Painted bone work like this is a long-standing craft in Rajasthan, particularly around Jaipur and Udaipur. Camel bone, a by-product of a region where camels are part of everyday life, is cut, smoothed and fitted by hand before artists paint each pattern freehand with fine brushes.
This egg is camel bone, not ivory. Bone has a similar creamy colour, and small dark flecks and natural grain are often visible on close inspection.
It’s a lovely display piece for a shelf, cabinet or desk, and a colourful example of Rajasthani folk art.
As with all our vintage pieces, this egg is one of a kind, and natural variations in the bone and the hand painting are part of its character. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
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