Angel with Violin and Bible Limoges Box

An angel draws a bow across a violin, with a Bible beside her, bringing music and faith together in one small scene. Artisans in Limoges, France, painted this porcelain Limoges box by hand.

A Hymn on Strings

Angels have been shown making music since the earliest church art, and the violin gives this one a gentle, lyrical feel. The Bible grounds the scene in faith, so the piece speaks to both the musician and the believer.

Faith and Melody

• Angel playing the violin, shown with a Bible
• Fits an angel, music or faith collection
• Sits well with harp, choir and church pieces

Gifts for the Choir Loft

Give it to a church musician, a violin teacher, or a choir member marking years of service. It also suits a confirmation, a first communion for an adult convert, or a sympathy gesture for someone who found comfort in hymns. On display, it belongs on a piano top, a prayer table, or a shelf of angel pieces gathered over the years.

Fired, Then Brushed by Hand

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain, fired at very high temperatures to become strong and bright white. Only after that firing do the painters add color, one careful layer at a time.