Blond Ballerina in Blue Dress Limoges Box

A blond ballerina in a flowing blue dress strikes a graceful pose, as if the curtain has just risen on opening night. This dancer is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box from Limoges, France.

Curtain Up in Blue

Ballet has inspired painters and sculptors for generations, from the backstage sketches of Degas to music box dancers. This porcelain ballerina joins that tradition, her blue dress and blond hair painted by hand, so each dancer has her own slight differences.

Pirouettes and Bouquets

A ballerina makes a natural keepsake for recital night, when bouquets are handed over after the final bow. It also suits a dancer heading off to a summer intensive, a dance teacher at the end of the season, or a grown-up who still remembers her first pair of pointe shoes.

Center Stage on the Dresser

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a ballet, dance or music collection
• Pairs well with pointe shoe, tutu and music box pieces

Display it on a dresser, a bedroom bookshelf or a shelf at the dance studio. Fans of The Nutcracker often bring it out each December alongside their holiday decorations, then keep it out all year because it looks too lovely to pack away.