Playful Teddy Bears at Play Porcelain Limoges Box

A group of teddy bears is caught in the middle of play on this cheerful, hand-painted porcelain Limoges box. Made in Limoges, France, it is a happy scene full of the fun and friendship teddies stand for.

Playtime for Bears

Teddy bears have been companions and confidants since the early 1900s, when the toy was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. Here the bears and their game are painted by hand, so the colors and expressions vary a little from box to box.

A Romp on the Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A cheerful scene for a teddy bear or toy collection
• Pairs with toy train, teddy in bed and carousel boxes

Who Joins the Game

This makes a warm present for a teddy bear collector, a toy shop owner, or a preschool teacher retiring after years of story time. Siblings who still share inside jokes, or a group of old friends, will see themselves in the playful bears. It is also a fun way to mark a family reunion.

Display it on a bookshelf in a playroom, a dresser or a curio with other bear pieces, where its cheerful mood brightens the whole arrangement.