Fisherman in a Fishing Boat Hand-Painted Limoges Box

A fisherman settles into his fishing boat on this peaceful porcelain box, with nowhere to be and all the time in the world. This hand-painted Limoges box comes from Limoges, France, where the scene was painted with a patient brush.

Gone Fishing

For many people, a quiet morning on the water is the best kind of day. This scene captures that patience and calm, with the fisherman alone in his boat waiting for a bite.

Tales of the One That Got Away

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a fishing, nautical or lake house collection
• Pairs with fish, sailboat and lighthouse boxes

Dockside Display

A lake house mantel, a cabin bookshelf or a den beside a mounted trophy fish all suit it well. It makes a fine Father's Day present, a retirement token for someone finally free to fish every day, or a birthday surprise for a fishing buddy.

Crafted on Shore

Many Limoges boxes are painted by hand after the white porcelain is fired, which takes the same kind of patience a good fisherman brings to the lake.