Santa Hat and Present Rochard Limoges Box

Santa's hat sits atop a wrapped present, as if he set it down while making his deliveries. This Rochard Limoges box is hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France, a small and cheerful sign of the season.

Left Behind on Christmas Eve

There is a fun story in this piece: the hat, the gift, and no Santa in sight. It suggests he just slipped back up the chimney. The hat and the wrapping are painted by hand, so every box shows a little individual character.

Wrapped and Ready

Set it on a mantel, an entry table or a desk at work for a quick note of holiday spirit without a big display. It makes a cute thank-you for a teacher, a secret Santa exchange, a coworker, or a neighbor who always brings cookies. Couples who got engaged at Christmas sometimes choose it to mark the anniversary. Because it takes up so little room, it also brings the season to a small apartment, a dorm room shelf or a hospital nightstand in December.

Santa's Workshop Shelf

• A Rochard piece, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Pairs with Santa, sleigh and stocking subjects
• Suits a Christmas, Santa or holiday present collection