Apricot Jam Jar Porcelain Limoges Box

A jar of apricot jam, golden and glowing, sits ready for the breakfast table on this hand-painted porcelain Limoges box. It was made in Limoges, France, where a jar of homemade confiture is a fixture of every country kitchen.

Summer in a Jar

Apricot season is short, which is why so many cooks spend a hot afternoon putting it up in jars to enjoy all year. The jar and its contents are painted by hand, so the warm color and the details of the lid vary slightly from box to box.

Pantry Shelf Neighbors

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A cheerful piece for a kitchen, pantry or baking collection
• Pairs with croissant, honey pot and teapot boxes

Spread the Joy

It is a lovely thank-you for the neighbor who shares jars of preserves every summer, a ribbon winner at the county fair, or a baker opening a new shop. Anyone who grew up with a grandmother's homemade jam will smile at it. Set it in a kitchen hutch, on a breakfast table or a pantry shelf among the real jars.

It is a sunny little salute to slow mornings, warm toast and fruit picked at its very best.