Burgundy Striped Porcelain Egg with Roses Limoges Box

Deep burgundy stripes run around this porcelain egg, and painted roses bloom across them like a bouquet laid on velvet. The egg is a hand-painted Limoges box, shaped and decorated in Limoges, France.

Roses on Velvet Stripes

Roses and rich red tones have long carried a message of love, which is why this egg suits romantic occasions so well. The burgundy is laid down by hand, then the roses are painted over it, giving the surface depth and warmth.

A Romantic's Shelf

Consider it for a ruby or fortieth anniversary, a Valentine's Day surprise, or a thank-you for someone who has tended the same rose garden for decades. It sits handsomely in a cherry or mahogany curio cabinet, on a bedroom dresser beside a framed wedding photo, or among red and gold ornaments at Christmas. Rose collectors often seek out eggs like this one, where the flower is the star and the stripes frame it.

Bloom Partners

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with heart, rose bouquet and other floral egg pieces
• Belongs in an egg, rose or Valentine collection

Under a soft cabinet light, the burgundy deepens to the color of good red wine.