Australian Kangaroo Porcelain Limoges Box
The kangaroo, Australia's most famous animal, bounds onto the shelf in this porcelain box. Its fur and features are hand-painted in Limoges, France, giving a far-flung subject a French finish.
G'day From Down Under
Few animals are as closely tied to a single country as the kangaroo. This piece brings that famous outline to porcelain, with the coat painted by hand so each kangaroo has its own shading and expression.
Out of the Outback
- Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
- Fits a wild animal, zoo or Australia travel collection
- Pairs with koala, lion, elephant and world travel pieces
A Souvenir Worth the Long Flight
It makes a fine keepsake after a trip to Sydney or the outback, a present for an Australian living abroad, or a thank-you for a zookeeper or wildlife rescuer. It also suits a world traveler who collects one animal from every continent, or a friend who has always dreamed of the long flight south. Set it on a study shelf, a desk or in a curio cabinet beside other travel pieces.
Kangaroos turn up less often in Limoges collections than cats or dogs, which makes this one a conversation starter. Many Limoges boxes are hand-painted after the white porcelain is fired and fitted with metal mounts by hand.