Penguin and Snowman Nesting Doll Limoges Box

A penguin and a snowman share the spotlight on this winter porcelain piece styled after a nesting doll. The two cold weather friends were painted by hand in Limoges, France, as a Limoges box.

Bundled Up Together

Nesting dolls bring to mind folk art and cozy winter evenings, and pairing that shape with a penguin and a snowman gives the piece a playful holiday spirit. The snowy theme fits the whole season, from the first flurries to the last thaw. Painting by hand means each one varies a little in color and expression.

Frosty Friends Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins sled, mitten and polar bear pieces in a winter grouping
• Also fits a nesting doll or folk art collection

Gifts for Snow Days

This makes a cheerful present for someone who loves snowy holidays, a ski lodge host, a figure skater, or a friend who lives where winters are long. It is also a sweet thank-you at a holiday party or an easy pick for a December birthday.

Set it on a mantel with pine garland, on a windowsill that frames falling snow, or on a hall table beside the mittens. Because it is a winter subject rather than strictly a Christmas one, it can stay out from December through February. Snowman collectors in particular enjoy seeing their favorite figure share the stage with a penguin.