Egyptian Mummy Sarcophagus Porcelain Limoges Box
Shaped like the painted coffin of an Egyptian pharaoh, this porcelain box carries a stylized face and banded tomb decoration that recall a museum gallery. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, decorated by hand in Limoges, France.
Secrets of the Valley of Kings
Ancient Egyptian burial cases were covered in bright symbols and watchful faces, made to guard the person inside for eternity. This piece borrows that look in miniature, so a little of the mystery of the pyramids can sit on a shelf at home.
An Archaeologist's Cabinet
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Fits an Egypt, archaeology or ancient world collection
- Pairs well with pyramid, sphinx and camel pieces
Souvenir of the Nile
It makes a fine memento after a trip to Cairo or Luxor, or after a museum exhibition of tomb treasures. Students of history and anyone who grew up reading about explorers in the desert will find it a fitting desk companion. Place it on a study shelf near travel books, or build a small Egyptian corner with other pieces from the region.
The sarcophagus subject is one of the more unusual shapes in the travel line, which is why it draws a second look.