Rochard Squirrel Limoges Box, Log and Acorn Design

Perched on a fallen log, an acorn close at hand, this squirrel looks ready to dash up the nearest oak. The scene is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box by Rochard, made in Limoges, France.

Gathering for the Long Winter

Every autumn squirrels race to bury acorns, tucking away thousands of them and forgetting plenty, which is how many oak trees get their start. This little woodland moment honors that busy season, a reminder of crisp mornings and rustling leaves in the backyard.

Deep in the Rochard Woods

• A Rochard critter piece, painted by hand in Limoges, France
• Fits a woodland animal, forest or autumn collection
• Pairs well with owl, rabbit, fox and hedgehog boxes

On the Lodge Windowsill

Place it on a cabin windowsill, a fall mantel or a desk that looks out over the bird feeder. It makes a cheerful present for a nature photographer, a hiker, a park ranger, or the neighbor who has a running feud with the squirrels raiding the feeder. It fits just as naturally into a seasonal display from September through Thanksgiving.