Here are some images of my favorite hardstone, Faberge-like animals from my collections with stories about how they were created and why
Room over the Vestibule Mosaics in Hagia Sophia
The mysterious mosaics of the room over the vestibule. Why is no one permitted access? Have these 9th century mosaics been destroyed?
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