Teddy Bear on Square Base Limoges Box

A teddy bear sits proudly on top of a neat square box, like a toy perched on a nursery shelf waiting for playtime. The whole piece is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box from Limoges, France.

Sitting Pretty on a Square

The square base gives this design a tidy, classic look, while the bear on top adds personality. It is a simple combination that works well in almost any setting, from a nursery to a study. The bear and box are painted by hand, so the details shift slightly from piece to piece.

Little Bear, Big Welcome

Teddy bears have welcomed new babies for more than a century, and this one makes a natural keepsake for a baby shower, a christening or a first birthday. It also suits a teddy bear collector who appreciates the clean shape of a square Limoges box.

Bear Necessities for the Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a teddy bear, nursery or toy collection
• Pairs well with other teddy bear boxes and baby block pieces

Many families tuck a first curl, a hospital bracelet or a lost tooth inside and keep it on a dresser. Grown-up bear collectors tend to set it among their other bears, where the square base gives the shelf a pleasing variety of shapes.