Large Asparagus Porcelain Limoges Box

Large stalks of asparagus, bundled up as if fresh from the spring market, make an unexpected and elegant subject in porcelain. This is a Limoges box, hand-painted in Limoges, France.

First Harvest of Spring

In France, the arrival of asparagus is a celebration of its own, with markets piled high each April and May. This box honors that seasonal treat, with the spears forming the box and their shading painted by hand to look crisp and freshly cut.

The Potager Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a vegetable, kitchen or garden collection
• Pairs with the small asparagus, corn and gourd boxes

Gifts for the Cook

Place it on a kitchen shelf beside the cookbooks, on a dining table in spring, or on a garden room windowsill. It is a stylish present for a chef, a vegetable gardener, a farmers market regular, or anyone who counts the days until asparagus season.

The larger size gives the spears room to show their detail, and collectors often pair it with the small asparagus box so the two read as a set from the same harvest.