Seated Egyptian Figure in Meditation, Limoges Box

An Egyptian figure sits in a calm, meditative pose on this porcelain figurine box. The robes and details are hand-painted in Limoges, France, in an Egyptian style that brings a sense of peace to any shelf.

Stillness on the Nile

Ancient Egypt has fascinated travelers and scholars for centuries, and this seated figure captures some of that timeless calm. The painter brushes the robes and features by hand, so each figure has its own quiet expression.

Treasures of the Pharaohs

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits an Egypt, world travel or spiritual collection
• Pairs with pyramid, sphinx, camel and world travel pieces

A Peaceful Corner

Set it in a study, on a desk beside history books, or in a meditation corner with candles and a cushion. It makes a thoughtful present for someone who has cruised the Nile, an archaeology enthusiast, a yoga teacher, or a history professor at retirement. It also suits a friend celebrating a milestone of personal growth, or anyone who appreciates a moment of stillness in a busy day.

Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France, carried for snuff, pills and beauty patches. Today, a figure like this one shows how far the Limoges tradition has traveled in subject and spirit.