Dancing Ballerina and Binoculars Hand-Painted Limoges Box

A dancing ballerina shares this porcelain box with a pair of binoculars, a playful nod to the opera glasses that audiences raise to catch every step. It was painted by hand in Limoges, France, as a genuine Limoges box that celebrates both the stage and the seats.

From the Box Seats

Theatergoers have long brought small glasses to the ballet so they can see the dancers up close. Pairing them with a ballerina captures the whole experience of a night at the theater.

Encore for the Dancer

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a ballet, dance or theater collection
• Pairs with the oval ballerina, pointe shoe and piano boxes

Applause on the Shelf

It makes a lovely present for a ballet season subscriber, a thank-you for a dance teacher, or a memento of a special performance. During December it fits right in among Nutcracker decorations.

A Courtly Tradition

Ballet and porcelain both flourished at the French court in the 1700s, when small boxes were fashionable for snuff, pills and beauty patches. This piece brings those two old French loves together.