Venice Gondola Rochard Porcelain Limoges Box

A Venetian gondola glides along in porcelain, its long graceful hull recalling quiet canals and arched stone bridges. Rochard shaped this Limoges box and painted it by hand in Limoges, France.

Drifting Down the Grand Canal

For centuries the gondola has been the signature boat of Venice, steered by a single oarsman through narrow waterways. Today a gondola ride is on almost every visitor's list, and many couples count it as the highlight of a honeymoon. Rochard captures the boat's unmistakable silhouette, and the painting is done by hand so every piece differs slightly.

An Italian Shelf in the Making

• A Rochard travel design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Pairs with the Vatican, Roman landmark and wine pieces
• Fits a boat, Italy or romantic travel collection

Serenade for Two

This makes a romantic anniversary present for a couple who honeymooned in Venice, or a sweet remembrance for someone back from an Italian tour. It also suits a student returning from a semester abroad, or a family with roots in the Veneto. Place it on a mantel beside framed vacation photos, on a bookshelf near travel journals, or on a dresser where it brings back memories every morning. Boat collectors appreciate the gondola's elegant lines, and travel collectors see it as an essential stop on any European shelf.