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.

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19th Century Australian Art Collection

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Fragile beauty: emu eggs in early Australian gold and silverware

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