Painter's Palette Porcelain Limoges Box

The curved shape of a painter's palette, scattered with spots of color, turns into a tidy porcelain box in this simple and appealing design. Like the palettes it imitates, this Limoges box was colored with a brush, by hand, in Limoges, France.

Mixing Colors in Porcelain

Few objects say artist as quickly as a palette. This version keeps the design clean, letting the palette shape and its spots of color tell the story without extra fuss. Each one is painted by hand, so the colors never land in quite the same places twice.

A Nod to the Old Masters

Limoges itself has long been a city of painters, since its porcelain is decorated by hand after firing. A palette box ties that tradition to the wider world of fine art, from the plein air painters of France to anyone working at a kitchen table with a starter kit.

Hanging It in the Gallery

• Hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France
• Suits a fine art, painting or studio themed collection
• A good thank-you for an art teacher, gallery owner or framer

Display it on a studio shelf beside a jar of brushes, on a desk in a creative office, or on a bookcase with exhibition catalogs. It makes a thoughtful birthday present for a painter of any level, from beginner to seasoned exhibitor.