Chili Pepper and Salsa Porcelain Limoges Box

A bowl of Mexican salsa, chunky and fresh, waits beside a bright chili pepper in this lively little scene. The hand-painted porcelain Limoges box was made in Limoges, France, and it serves up a bit of fiesta color for the kitchen shelf.

Turn Up the Heat

Salsa and chilies sit at the heart of Mexican cooking, from Sunday tacos to a family pozole. Here the pepper and the salsa share the stage, and their colors are painted by hand, so each box comes out with its own spice of color.

Fiesta on the Counter

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins food, cooking and Southwest themed pieces
• Makes a fun partner for taco, avocado or chili displays

Where the Chips Are Down

Set it on a kitchen counter near the molcajete, on a bar cart for game day, or on a shelf in a Southwest style dining room. It is a natural present for the friend who makes the best salsa at every party, a chef who loves heat, or anyone heading home from a trip to Mexico. It also fits a Cinco de Mayo table or a housewarming with a Tex Mex menu.

Collectors who enjoy food subjects find it a playful break from fruit and vegetables, with a little more spice in the mix and plenty of color to share.