Floral Blue and Gold Egg Shaped Limoges Box

Bands of blue and gold wrap this porcelain egg, with painted flowers tucked between the stripes. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and its rich colors give it a dressier look than most spring eggs.

Stripes Fit for a Palace

Deep blue and gold bring to mind formal French china, so this egg leans toward the dining room rather than the breakfast nook. The flowers between the stripes add a lighter touch.

Gathered in a Glass Bowl

• Hand-painted in Limoges, France, on fine porcelain
• Suits an egg, Easter or blue and gold grouping
• Looks handsome beside pastel eggs as a darker contrast

For the Formal Table

Set it at the center of an Easter brunch table, inside a china cabinet, or with other eggs in a crystal bowl. Its colors make it a fine choice for an anniversary or a holiday hostess, and it holds its own in any season.

White Clay, Golden Lines

Many Limoges boxes, this one included, are painted by hand only after the white porcelain has come out of the kiln.