Red Footed Egg Limoges Box with Flowers

Raised on a red footed base, this porcelain egg is wrapped in painted flowers, a classic shape given a lift both literally and in color. Painters in Limoges, France, decorated this porcelain box entirely by hand.

Blossoms on a Pedestal

The foot gives the egg a stately, trophy-like stance, while the floral pattern keeps it soft and garden-fresh. Red is the anchoring color, so the piece reads warm and bold even on a crowded shelf. Egg shapes have long been a favorite among Limoges collectors because they show off painted decoration from every side.

Gathering an Egg Collection

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A strong addition to a collection of porcelain eggs
• Groups well with other floral and red-toned boxes

From Spring Table to Curio

Stand it on a mantel, a vanity or the top shelf of a curio cabinet, where the footed base lets it rise above flatter pieces. It is a lovely Easter centerpiece, a Mother's Day surprise or a birthday treat for a gardener who favors red blooms. Many egg collectors arrange their pieces by color, and this one gives the red row a natural focal point.