Blue Egg with Painted Roses Limoges Box
Roses bloom across a blue porcelain egg in this traditional Limoges box, a classic floral design on one of the oldest symbols of spring. It is hand-painted in Limoges, France.
A Rose Garden in Blue
Blue grounds have a long history in fine porcelain, giving painted flowers a rich backdrop that makes the colors glow. Here the roses stand out clearly against the blue, and the rounded egg form lets the bouquet wrap gently around the surface.
Nesting Among Friends
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Fits an egg, rose or blue floral collection
- Pairs with yellow and striped eggs, rabbits and flower baskets
From Easter Morning to Mother's Day
A rose painted egg suits Easter, Mother's Day, a spring wedding or a birthday for someone named Rose. It makes a gracious hostess thank you at a spring luncheon, and a thoughtful remembrance for a grandmother who loved her rose garden.
Display it on a small stand or in a bowl with other eggs, on a china cabinet shelf, or on a vanity where the blue ground adds depth. Paired with a yellow rose egg, it creates a lovely contrast that shows how the same flower changes character against a different color.