Hen's egg, decorated with batik technique for Easter. The wax pattern was applied with a pen.The composition of the ornaments is based on floral and zoomorphic motifs. The main motif in the centre consists of moulding with a number of birds, possibly hoopoes. The egg was decorated by a child or person unfamiliar with batik technique. With its own box.
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