Here are some images of my favorite hardstone, Faberge-like animals from my collections with stories about how they were created and why
The Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos
See the beautiful mosaics and learn about this Byzantine Church with its jewel like chapel.
Imperial Bedroom
Portrait Hall
Mauve Room
Maple Room
Aleksey's Bedroom
Nicholas's Study
Aleksey's Playroom
Formal Reception
Balcony View
Aleksey- Balcony
Children-Mauve
Nicholas's Bathroom
Alexandra- Mauve
Nicholas's Reception
Tsarskoe Selo Map