Circus Clown with Drum Porcelain Limoges Box

A circus clown with his drum looks ready to march into the ring and start the show. The figure was shaped in porcelain and painted by hand in Limoges, France.

Drumroll, Please

Clowns have kept circus audiences laughing for centuries, and the drum has always announced the next big act. Put them together and you have the sound and color of the big top in a single piece, a happy reminder of popcorn, sawdust and brass bands. Clowns were made to be seen from the top row of the bleachers, and that showman spirit is what this piece celebrates.

Strike Up the Band

This figure sits naturally beside a circus elephant, a carousel or a ringmaster, and it brings energy to a music themed shelf alongside other instruments. Clown collectors often group their pieces by act, and a drummer is a fine addition to the parade.

Who Will March to This Drum

• A drummer or percussion teacher
• A circus fan with a soft spot for vintage posters
• A friend who brings the fun to every party

Limoges boxes are traditionally painted by hand once the porcelain has been fired, so each clown's colors vary slightly from the next.