Taurus Bull Zodiac Artoria Limoges Box

Steady, strong and unmistakably Taurus, the zodiac bull plants its hooves on this Artoria box. It is hand-painted on porcelain in Limoges, France, and the design has since been retired.

Born Under the Bull

Taurus covers birthdays from about April 20 to May 20, and its sign is the bull, a symbol of patience, loyalty and a famously stubborn streak. Artoria captures that grounded character in porcelain. Each bull was painted by hand, so the coloring varies slightly from one box to the next.

A Retired Zodiac Piece

• An Artoria design, now retired
• Belongs with zodiac, astrology or birthday sign boxes
• One of the twelve signs zodiac collectors try to complete

Spring Birthdays and Starry Skies

A zodiac box is one of the most personal presents there is, since it speaks directly to the person's birthday. This one suits a late April or May birthday, a Taurus who loves good food and comfortable surroundings, or a friend who reads their horoscope every morning.

Set it on a nightstand, a desk or a shelf beside a star chart. Some collectors arrange their zodiac boxes in a circle, following the order of the signs through the year, and the bull takes its place right after the Aries ram.