Learn how the European fascination with ostrich eggs as decorative items translated to emu eggs in Australia in this tour of Australian silversmithing with NGV Senior Curator David Hurlston.

Australia Decorative Arts NGV Collection Australia Decorative Arts

19th Century Australian Art Collection

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Fragile beauty: emu eggs in early Australian gold and silverware

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