Cobalt Blue Egg Limoges Box with Gold Lattice
Deep cobalt blue wraps this egg from end to end, crossed by a fine gold lattice that gives it a jeweled look. Shaped and painted by hand in Limoges, France, this porcelain Limoges box carries on a very old tradition of ornamental eggs.
Cobalt and Gold Together
Cobalt blue and gold have been a favorite pairing on fine porcelain for centuries, and the combination still looks rich and formal. On an egg shape the lattice seems to hold the color in place, like a net of gold thread over a sapphire.
The Decorated Egg Tradition
Decorated eggs have marked spring and Easter in many cultures, from simple dyed shells to elaborate jeweled versions made for royalty. This piece belongs to that long line, done in porcelain rather than shell so it can stay on display all year.
Egg Collectors Take a Look
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Fits an egg, Easter or classic pattern collection
- Pairs with other jeweled and patterned egg pieces
Formal Rooms and Fine Occasions
Show it on a small stand in a curio cabinet, on a living room table or beside blue and white china. It makes a refined present for an Easter host, a 45th sapphire anniversary or a friend who collects decorated eggs.