Purple Flowers Egg Hand-Painted Limoges Box

Purple flowers wrap this egg in a rich violet bouquet, the kind of color that turns heads at a spring flower show. Painted by hand in Limoges, France, this porcelain Limoges box splits at the middle so the top half serves as its lid.

Violets and Royal Robes

Purple has long been tied to royalty and ceremony, yet in a garden it simply means spring has arrived. Here the blooms bring both moods together, regal in color and fresh in spirit. Each petal is brushed on individually in Limoges, so the shading differs slightly from egg to egg.

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• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a purple, floral or egg collection
• Pairs with lilac shopping bag and purple striped pieces

Lent to Easter Morning

Purple is the traditional color of the weeks leading to Easter, which makes this egg a thoughtful centerpiece for the season. It also suits a February birthday, a grandmother who grows African violets on the windowsill, or a friend whose favorite color has always been purple. On a vanity or a bedside table, it adds a gentle jewel tone to the room.