Fruit Basket Hand-Painted Limoges Box

A basket heaped with fruit is one of the oldest symbols of abundance and hospitality, and this porcelain version brings it straight to the table. Shaped and hand-painted in Limoges, France, the basket is a Limoges box from a design that has been retired.

The Harvest Table

Fruit baskets have welcomed guests and celebrated good harvests for centuries, from country kitchens to grand dining rooms. This piece captures that generous spirit in a small form that suits any season.

Orchard and Market Notes

• A retired design from the Limoges fruit and home line
• Belongs in a fruit, kitchen or harvest collection
• Pairs with cherries in basket, jam jar and pie pieces

Hospitality on Display

Place it on a dining room sideboard, a kitchen hutch or a breakfast table centerpiece. It makes a natural housewarming present, a hostess thank you, a token for a farmers market vendor, or a present for someone who loves to entertain.

Kaolin and Craft

Limoges became famous for porcelain after kaolin, a fine white clay, was found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in 1768. Still-life subjects like this basket echo the tradition of fine painted tableware.