Small White Rectangle Floral Limoges Box

Small, white and rectangular, this box is a classic Limoges shape decorated with delicate hand-painted flowers. It was made in Limoges, France, in the traditional style that first made these porcelain boxes famous.

The Classic Shape

Before figural boxes shaped like animals and objects became popular, most Limoges boxes looked very much like this one. The white ground and the floral decoration are painted by hand, so the blooms and colors vary a little from one box to another.

Little Box, Many Uses

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A traditional shape for a floral or classic box collection
• Sits well on a vanity, dresser or bedside table

Small Kindnesses

It makes a graceful thank-you for a bridesmaid, a teacher or a hostess, and a pretty way to present a ring, earrings or a small note on a birthday. Its quiet style suits someone who prefers understated beauty, and it is a natural first piece for anyone starting a Limoges collection.

Where It All Began

Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France, where they held snuff, pills and beauty patches. This simple floral rectangle keeps that original tradition alive.