Pink Flowered Purse Limoges Box with Antiqued Brass

Shaped like a lady's handbag, this pink porcelain box is painted with flowers and finished with antiqued brass for a softly aged look. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, a porcelain purse meant for display rather than an evening out.

Clutching a Bouquet

The pink ground gives the flowers a gentle backdrop, and the antiqued brass adds a warm, vintage feel that plain gilt would not. Each piece is painted by hand, so the blossoms and their colors vary a little from purse to purse.

Fashion Week on the Dresser

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Finished with antiqued brass for a softly aged look
• Joins shoe, hat and compact pieces in a fashion grouping

A Bag She Never Has to Pack

Set it on a vanity tray, a bedroom dresser or a bookshelf with fashion books and framed sketches. It makes a fun present for the friend who never met a handbag she did not like, a bridesmaid thank-you after the wedding, or a birthday surprise for a sister who loves pink. Shoppers who already collect porcelain purses will appreciate the antiqued finish, which sets this one apart from brighter, shinier designs.

From Kaolin to Keepsake

Many Limoges boxes are painted by hand after the white porcelain comes out of the kiln, and their metal mounts are fitted by hand as well. That handwork is a large part of the appeal for people who collect them.