Oval Limoges Box with Bright Painted Flowers

Bright flowers bloom all the way around this oval porcelain box, so there is no plain side to hide against a wall. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and its simple shape gives the floral painting room to spread out.

A Garden Without Edges

Ovals are among the oldest shapes in the Limoges tradition, and they suit an all-over floral design better than almost any other form. The curve lets the blooms wrap continuously, so the box looks lively from every angle on a table.

Small Box, Long History

Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France for carrying snuff, pills and the beauty patches worn by fashionable ladies. This oval keeps that spirit alive, a bright floral piece in a form those early owners would have recognized.

Mix It Into a Collection

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits floral and classic shape groupings
• Sits easily beside hearts, rounds and egg shapes

Brightening a Room

Place it on an entry table, a nightstand or the center of a coffee table where it can be seen from all sides. It is a cheerful present for a birthday, a new home or a spring celebration.