Blue Oval Limoges Box with White Flowers

Crisp white flowers stand out against a clear blue ground on this oval porcelain box, a simple two-color scheme with real staying power. The porcelain was formed and then painted by hand in Limoges, France, the town that gave these boxes their name.

Blue Sky, White Petals

Blue and white is one of the oldest color pairings in porcelain, admired from Delft to Chinese export wares. On this Limoges oval it feels clean and calm, like white blossoms seen against a summer sky. The oval shape lets the flowers stretch along the lid in a relaxed, natural line.

Neighbors in the China Cabinet

If you already display blue and white plates, ginger jars or teacups, this box will slip right in among them. It also pairs well with the light blue floral purse and other blue pieces from the same range.

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A natural fit for a blue and white or floral collection
• Looks right on a vanity, entry table or china cabinet shelf

An Easy Choice for Any Room

Because its palette is so calm, it works in a bedroom, a powder room or a formal dining room alike. It makes a gracious wedding or anniversary present, or a thank-you for a host whose home is decorated in blue. Few pieces are easier to place than one in blue and white.