Taxi Car in the Jungle Porcelain Limoges Box

A taxi cab winds its way through dense jungle foliage on this porcelain box, an unlikely and cheerful pairing of city traffic and wild greenery. The scene was painted by hand in Limoges, France, on a Limoges box.

Meter Running in the Rainforest

Taxis belong to busy streets, so finding one among jungle leaves gives the piece a sense of humor and adventure. It reads like a postcard from an imaginary safari, with the cab standing in for a tour jeep. Since the painting is done by hand, the colors and leaves differ a little on each box.

Road Trip Companions

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with vintage car, bus and train pieces in a transportation grouping
• Also fits a jungle, safari or travel themed shelf

Fare for the Adventurer

This is a fun present for a cab driver on retirement, a city dweller who dreams of the tropics, or a friend just back from a trip to the Amazon or Southeast Asia. It also suits a car enthusiast who already owns every sports car and wants something offbeat. Travelers who collect souvenirs from each trip will find it a playful addition.

Place it on a desk, a bookshelf among travel guides, or a shelf of vehicle pieces where it is sure to start a conversation. Car collectors often enjoy one piece that breaks the pattern, and this jungle taxi does exactly that.