VTG Russian Orthodox Hand Painted Wood Nested Easter Eggs Virgin Mary Cathedral

3 Nested Russian Orthodox Easter Eggs with pedestal. In the Russian Orthodox tradition, decorated eggs are a significant symbol of Easter. Large Egg: This egg depicts the Virgin Mary, with elongated facial features, solemn expression and gold highlights, characteristic of Byzantine-inspired religious art. XB is written on the other side and is the Russian Orthodox symbol for Christ is Risen. Measures 4" tall and 2.25" wide. Middle Egg: This egg depicts a church or cathedral with a golden dome with the Orthodox cross on top of the dome. Measures 2.75" tall and 1.75" wide. Small Egg: This egg has a yellow painted cross on it and measures 1.75" tall and 1.25" wide. Pedestal: Signed by artist, and indicates items were made in Russia in 1998. Measures 2" tall and 1.75" wide.