Miniature Locust Insect Hand-Painted Limoges Box
A small locust, legs folded and wings tucked close, is shaped in porcelain on this unusual mini box. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, with every segment and wing line painted by hand in Limoges, France.
Song of Summer Fields
Locusts and grasshoppers are the sound of a warm summer afternoon, buzzing in tall grass along a country road. Insects are a less common subject in Limoges porcelain, which makes this little one stand out on a shelf full of birds and flowers.
The Naturalist's Cabinet
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Suits an insect, garden or nature study collection
- Pairs with ladybug, bee and butterfly pieces
Curiosity for the Bug Hunter
It belongs in a cabinet of curiosities, on a desk beside a magnifying glass, or on a garden room windowsill. It is a fun present for an entomologist, a biology teacher, or a gardener who knows every creature in the yard. Its small scale and careful painting reward a close look.
Proof that even the smallest creatures can make a fine porcelain subject, given a patient painter and a steady hand.