Rochard Black and White Lovebirds Heart Limoges Box

Two lovebirds meet on a heart painted in crisp black and white, a graphic little love note in porcelain. Rochard made it in porcelain, and every line was brushed on by hand in Limoges, France.

Birds of a Feather

Lovebirds have long stood for devotion between two people, and they bring that meaning straight to this heart shaped box. The black and white palette gives it a bolder, more modern look than the usual pinks and reds of Valentine pieces, while the hand-painting keeps it soft.

Saying It in Black and White

Give it on Valentine's Day, for an engagement or on a wedding anniversary, when a card alone feels too small. It also sits nicely on a dresser in a bedroom done in neutral tones, where the contrast of the colors really shows.

Hearts on the Shelf

• A Rochard heart, painted by hand in Limoges, France
• Fits a Valentine, wedding or romance collection
• Pairs well with other Rochard hearts and bird boxes

Limoges porcelain is fired at very high heat, which makes the white body hard and bright. On a piece like this the unpainted areas of white do as much work as the black, giving the lovebirds a sharp, clean outline.