Infant Jesus on Straw Manger Limoges Box

The infant Jesus rests on a bed of straw, the quiet heart of every nativity scene. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box from Limoges, France was made to take its place in a manger display or on its own as a reminder of Christmas.

Away in a Manger

The image of the newborn Christ lying in the straw is one of the most cherished in Christian art, painted and carved for centuries in churches across Europe. This porcelain version brings that same reverent subject to a home display in a small, gentle form.

Completing the Creche

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A meaningful centerpiece for a nativity or Christmas collection
• Pairs with Mary, Joseph, angel and shepherd pieces

Gifts of Faith

Many families place the infant Jesus in the manger on Christmas Eve, and this piece suits that tradition beautifully. It also makes a thoughtful present for a baptism, a first communion, a godparent, or a pastor and church volunteer at Christmas. Display it beneath the tree, on a mantel, or on a church altar table during Advent.

Limoges porcelain is a hard-paste porcelain fired at very high heat, which gives it a bright white body for painters to work on. That clarity suits a subject as peaceful as this one.