Carl Fabergé owned a large collection of Japanese netsuke ( decorative pendants worn on men’s kimonos ) which directly inspired his animal carvings.
He used many types of hardstone to make lively and humorous depictions of animals for an aristocratic clientele.
Carl Fabergé owned a large collection of Japanese netsuke ( decorative pendants worn on men’s kimonos ) which directly inspired his animal carvings.
He used many types of hardstone to make lively and humorous depictions of animals for an aristocratic clientele.


Another version of Faberge snail, this one made of rose aventurine quartz and gold in addition to carved green nephrite, and in the collection of Art Institute Chicago, USA.