Yellow Bird and Flowers Purse Limoges Box

A yellow bird perches among delicate flowers on this purse shaped porcelain box, like a spring morning tucked into a handbag. The bird and blossoms were painted by hand in Limoges, France, on a true Limoges box.

Songbird on a Clutch

Purse shaped boxes are a favorite among Limoges collectors, and the decoration is what sets each one apart. Here a sunny yellow bird takes the place of a clasp or logo, with flowers framing it on all sides. Every stroke is applied by hand, so the colors vary slightly from piece to piece.

Bright Mornings on the Vanity

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Joins other purse shapes in a handbag grouping
• Also fits a songbird or spring floral collection

For Birdsong Season

This suits a Mother's Day surprise, a spring birthday, or a thank-you for a friend who always notices the first robin. Bird watchers and gardeners alike will enjoy the cheerful subject, and it makes a pretty present for a bridesmaid or a new graduate heading into the working world.

Place it on a vanity next to a jewelry tray, on a bedroom dresser, or on a sunny shelf where the yellow can catch the morning light. Purse collectors often arrange their pieces by color, and a yellow one brightens any row.