La Gloriette Graduate Polar Bear Limoges Box

A white polar bear dressed for commencement, diploma in paw, looks ready to cross the stage. La Gloriette made this one as a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box in Limoges, France.

Arctic Honors

Polar bears are not the first animal that comes to mind at a graduation, which is exactly why this one makes people smile. The calm white bear in academic dress turns a formal occasion into something friendly, a fitting mood for a day of hugs and photographs.

The La Gloriette Polar Bears

La Gloriette made a whole series of polar bears in different outfits, from sports gear to cowboy hats. Collectors who start with one often look for others, and the graduate is a natural pick for anyone who studies, teaches or works on a campus.

Class of Any Year

• A La Gloriette piece, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits a polar bear, graduation or school-themed grouping
• Suits high school, college, nursing or graduate degrees

Hand it to a graduate at the party, mail it to a niece who finished her master's degree, or give it to a retiring dean. On a desk or a bookshelf beside a framed diploma, it keeps the pride of that day close at hand for years.