decorated hollow chicken egg shell hand painted with beeswax and dyed in aniline dyes. this egg chemically processed and treated with heat. UV glossy sprayed and ready to be shipped. order personalized egg just like this one, ready in 4-5 days. I ship them in 200lb crush test ULINE boxes. last photos showing egg as an ornament, available brass stand, and seasonal gift boxes ( I keep it with the holidays) and stock changes, feel free to email me if you like to personalize egg.