Heart Shaped Empire Bee Wreath Limoges Box

The gold bee and wreath of the French Empire rest on a heart in this porcelain box, an unusual meeting of romance and history. It was hand-painted in Limoges, France, as a heart shaped Limoges box with Napoleonic flair.

A Heart With Imperial Roots

Napoleon adopted the bee as an emblem of his rule, and gold bees spread across the furnishings and fabrics of his court. Placing that symbol on a heart softens its grandeur and turns it into a token of affection with a story behind it.

Gold Bees and Romance

Napoleon and Josephine remain one of history's most famous couples, so an Empire heart carries a natural romantic echo. That makes this piece a clever anniversary present for a history buff or a couple who honeymooned in Paris.

Building an Empire Display

• Heart shaped porcelain painted by hand in Limoges, France
• Belongs with Napoleon, Empire style or bee motif pieces
• Pairs naturally with the hexagon Empire bee box as a set

Set it on a study shelf, a library table or a bedroom dresser where the gold catches the light. It is equally welcome in a heart collection and a French history display.