Wrapped Present Limoges Box Tied with a Gold Bow

A wrapped present tied up with a gold bow forms this Limoges box, a little parcel that never needs unwrapping. The porcelain was shaped and decorated by hand in Limoges, France.

All Wrapped Up

There is a lovely joke in giving a present shaped like a present. The tidy wrapping and the gold bow on top say celebration at a glance, so the piece fits almost any occasion where something is being given with care.

The Bow on Top

Birthdays are the obvious match, and many people keep this one out year round as a reminder of a special day. It is equally at home under the Christmas tree, at a retirement party, or as a thank you to the friend who always remembers everyone's birthday. A small note or a piece of jewelry tucked inside adds a second surprise.

Party Ready Pairings

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a birthday, holiday or celebration collection
• Pairs with cakes, champagne bottles, balloons and party hats

Collectors often set out a celebration shelf that changes with the calendar, and a wrapped present shape is one of the few pieces that never goes out of season. Put it on a dresser, a side table or a desk where it can mark birthdays, anniversaries and holidays all year long.