Mini Eggplant Porcelain Vegetable Limoges Box
Plump and vividly painted, a miniature eggplant becomes an unexpected little sculpture in this box. It is hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France, made as a Limoges box, and it is now a retired design.
Pride of the Summer Garden
The eggplant is one of the handsomest vegetables in any garden, with its smooth rounded body and a cap at the stem. The painter used vivid color throughout, so it almost looks freshly picked. It is a favorite subject for anyone who cooks Mediterranean dishes.
Ratatouille on the Shelf
- A retired design in hand-painted Limoges porcelain
- Lines up well with lettuce, carrot and pepper boxes
- Fits vegetable, cooking and Provence-style themes
Where the Cook Will See It
Open shelving near the stove, a kitchen windowsill or a curio beside other vegetables all suit it well. It makes a playful present for someone who makes a mean eggplant parmesan, a gardener proud of a late summer harvest, or a friend just back from a trip to Provence or Italy.
As one of the retired mini vegetables, it adds a strong splash of color to a porcelain kitchen garden.