Blue Hot Air Balloon Hand-Painted Limoges Box
A blue hot air balloon drifts across the sky in hand-painted porcelain, light and graceful as a summer morning flight. Created in Limoges, France, this box celebrates the joy of rising above it all.
Up, Up and Away
The first manned hot air balloon flight took off in France in 1783, so a balloon in French porcelain feels like a natural fit. This blue one is painted by hand, so each balloon carries its own slight variations in color and line.
Sunrise Over the Valley
Balloon rides are often taken at dawn, when the air is calm and the light turns everything gold. This piece calls up that hush and wonder, perfect for anyone who has floated over the Napa Valley, the Cappadocia hills or the Albuquerque fiesta.
Flight Plan for the Shelf
- Hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France
- Fits travel, flight and ballooning collections
- Pairs with airplane, globe and suitcase pieces
It makes a meaningful present for a graduate setting off on a new adventure, a retiree with a list of dream trips, or a couple marking a balloon ride proposal. Pilots and aviation fans enjoy it as well. Set it on a high shelf where it can seem to float, on a travel-themed bookcase, or on a desk as a daily reminder to aim high and enjoy the view.