Pig in a Barrel Porcelain Limoges Box

A happy pig pokes out of a barrel on this farmyard box, looking entirely pleased with its hiding spot. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and one of the most good-natured animal subjects on the shelf.

Hog Heaven in a Barrel

Pigs have long stood for good luck and plenty in European folk tradition, which may explain why they turn up so often in porcelain. This one, tucked snugly into a barrel, has the comfortable air of an animal that knows dinner is coming soon.

Farmyard Friends

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a pig, farm animal or country kitchen grouping
• Pairs with cow, rooster and barn themed boxes

Kitchen Shelf Mischief

Set it on a kitchen shelf, a farmhouse hutch or a windowsill above the sink, where it is sure to get a smile. It makes a fun present for anyone who raises pigs, a county fair livestock judge, a barbecue pitmaster, or a friend who simply collects pigs in every form. For a new home in the country, it is a cheerful housewarming nod.

Made Where Kaolin Was Found

Limoges became a porcelain town in the late 1700s, soon after deposits of kaolin were found close by in 1768.