Eggshell Collection

Pinguinus impennis, great auk
1 of 6 shots of Dr Leachs 139 great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th Century

Birds eggs lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

The Roc's Egg, scene from 'Sinbad the Sailor' from 'Arabian Nights', 1906 (w/c on paper)
GRT246399 The Roc's Egg, scene from 'Sinbad the Sailor' from 'Arabian Nights', 1906 (w/c on paper) by Dulac

Still Life with Chickens and Eggs, 1640-1660. Creator: Giovanni Battista Recco
Still Life with Chickens and Eggs, 1640-1660

Eggs
A stunning variety of eggs. Date: 1930

Hand-painted egg shells hanging from a branch to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna
Austria, Vienna, Hand painted and decorated egg shells to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung

Yongzheng Period Plate
An illustration of an eggshell pink, decorative Chinese porcelain plate of the Yongzheng period, 1723-1735. It bears the scene of a woman in authority sat beside two smaller men who are carrying

Cartoon, The Bad Egg of Europe! by Victor Hicks. 1914

Shop window design, Easter Novelties! 1937

T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho)
3652259 T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T E Collcutt and Stanley Hamp, Architects)

Oeuf de Paques (Easter Egg). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, April 1893 (colour litho)
3098512 Oeuf de Paques (Easter Egg). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, April 1893 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oeuf de Paques (Easter Egg)

German Easter card with rabbit and hatching chicks. Date: circa 1890s

Ostrich chicks just hatched. (coloured photo)
3643070 Ostrich chicks just hatched. (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ostrich chicks just hatched)

Broken Eggs, 1756 (oil on canvas)
3614041 Broken Eggs, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 73x94 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Engraved ostrich egg, c. mid 6th century BC (ostrich egg)
2641841 Engraved ostrich egg, c.mid 6th century BC (ostrich egg) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); height: 15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpted in shallow raised relief)

Victorian Christmas Sleigh Scene, c. 1890 (chromolithograph)
3035743 Victorian Christmas Sleigh Scene, c.1890 (chromolithograph) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Victorian trade card of children riding in an eggshell sleigh being drawn by a dog;)

Better luck next time
Hands holding a note Better Luck Next Time with broken open eggshells of white and brown chicken eggs left from baking. Winning a lottery or finding a prize concept.. Dina Belenko

So Sunny
Hot beach scene with miniature palms, deck chair, and a fried egg. Conceptual food photography, summer concept. Dina Belenko

Flat Bowl with Eggs, probably 1813. Creator: Unknown
Flat Bowl with Eggs, probably 1813

A giant painted egg marks the entrance to the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung
Austria, Vienna, A giant painted egg marks the entrance to the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung

Decorative candles at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung, Vienna
Austria, Vienna, Decorative candles at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung

Hand-painted egg shell hanging from a branch to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna Easter
Austria, Vienna, Hand-painted egg shell hanging from a branch to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung

Trays of hand-painted and hand decorated egg shells to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna
Austria, Vienna, Hand painted and decorated egg shells to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung

Hand-painted and hand decorated egg shells to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna Easter
Austria, Vienna, Hand-painted and hand decorated egg shells to celebrate Easter at the Old Vienna Easter Market at the Freyung

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Box of six free range eggs

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Free range eggs in a bowl

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, One hard boilded free range egg

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Box of six free range eggs

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Six free range eggs

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Box of six free range eggs with The Lion mark which denotes eggs produced to a stringent Code of Practice incorporating the latest research and advice on Salmonella

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Box of six free range eggs

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Food, Cooked, Eggs, Three boilded free range eggs in egg cups

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Free range eggs in a bowl

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, One hard boilded free range egg

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Food, Uncooked, Eggs, Three free range eggs

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FOOD, Poultry, Eggs, 6 brown hens eggs in carton

Leda and the Swan. Creator: Bacchiacca
Leda and the Swan

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Dog, wearing rabbit / bunny ears emerging from egg shell Date:

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Rabbit, emerging from egg shell Date:

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Chick wearing straw hat emerging from egg shell Date:

Newly hatched ducklings with eggs

These hatchlings of an Olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) should be buried and protected under 40 cm of warm sand, but a domestic dog dug them out at Ostional beach in Costa Rica

Women Filling Egg Shells and Skins with Water, c1880. From The Life and Explorations of David Livingstone The Great Missionary Traveller. [Adam & Co. London, c1880]

The Cheeky Chick, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Cheeky Chick, 1885. Turkey watches as the Treaty of Berlin hatches to reveal a chick with Roumelia and Bulgaria on each wing

Black and white illustration of jar containing flour, mixing bowl and egg shells

Close-Up Eggs Against Blue Background

Egg with bird legs; British columbia canada

German Easter card with chicks and eggshells. circa 1890s

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"Eggshell: A Glimpse into the Past and a Symbol of Fragility" Step back in time to 1897 with the captivating lithograph of Birds eggs, where the Pinguinus impennis, commonly known as the great auk, takes center stage. This magnificent bird's egg is showcased on an intricate eggcup stand within a cutout Christmas card, adding a touch of elegance to holiday festivities. Delve even further into history with the Yongzheng Period Plate, which depicts delicate eggs nestled amidst ornate designs. These eggs symbolize new beginnings and fertility across cultures throughout centuries. The rarity and significance of great auks' eggs cannot be overlooked. Spallanzani's great auk egg, Tristram's great auk egg, Lord Lilford's great auk egg - each one tells its own story. These precious artifacts serve as reminders of this extinct species that once roamed our planet. But it is not just their historical value that makes eggs so intriguing; they also represent fragility and vulnerability. Just like an they are easily crack under pressure, so too can we humans face challenges that test our strength and resilience. Eggshells have become synonymous with Easter celebrations worldwide. German Easter cards adorned with chicks emerging from colorful shells capture the joyous spirit of this season perfectly. In Victor Hicks' cartoon "The Bad Egg of Europe. ", we are reminded how fragile peace can be in times when conflicts arise among nations. The symbolism behind an innocent-looking eggshell carries profound messages about unity and harmony in our world. So next time you come across an unassuming eggshell or admire its depiction in art or literature, take a moment to reflect on its rich history and symbolic meaning. From ancient civilizations to modern-day interpretations, these fragile remnants continue to captivate us all – reminding us both of life's transience and its potential for renewal.