Medieval Castle Fort Porcelain Limoges Box

A medieval castle fort, the kind of stronghold that once guarded valleys and trade routes across Europe, takes the form of a porcelain box here. Its walls were shaped and hand-painted in Limoges, France.

Knights, Banners and Battlements

Castle forts were built for defense first and beauty second, yet they have become some of the most romantic buildings in Europe. This box captures that double nature, giving a stern military shape the soft finish of hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France.

Holding the Fort on Your Shelf

Pair it with a second castle, a cathedral or a royal crown to build a small medieval corner, or let it stand alone in a travel cabinet among pieces collected on European trips. It holds its own on a library shelf next to history books and atlases.

Presents Fit for a King

• A souvenir for a traveler home from Europe's castle country
• A thank-you for a history or social studies teacher
• A birthday surprise for a fan of medieval fantasy

Limoges boxes are usually painted by hand once the white porcelain comes out of the kiln, and many have their metal mounts fitted by hand as well.