Cherub on Heart Hand-Painted Limoges Box
A little cherub rests on a heart in this porcelain box, a sweet image of love watched over by an angel. It was painted by hand in Limoges, France, and makes a tender Limoges keepsake for the romantic at heart.
Cupid's Perch
Cherubs have symbolized love and innocence in art for centuries, from Renaissance ceilings to Victorian valentines. Placing one on a heart makes the message clear: this is a piece about affection. The pairing feels both classic and personal, the sort of thing that is kept for a lifetime.
A Heavenly Collection
- Hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France
- Fits a Valentine, angel or romantic collection
- Pairs with Je T'aime and anniversary pieces
Love, Remembrance and Comfort
Give it on Valentine's Day, a wedding, an anniversary or an engagement. Many people also choose a cherub as a gentle remembrance for someone missed, or as a comforting thank-you to a caregiver. On a nightstand, a dresser or a shelf near family photographs, it adds warmth and quiet meaning.
A Long Romance With Porcelain
Small porcelain boxes became the fashion in eighteenth-century France, often exchanged as tokens of affection, and a cherub heart like this one continues that romantic thread.