Frog Riding a Snail Porcelain Limoges Box

A frog has hitched a ride on the back of a snail, which may be the slowest taxi in the garden. This hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, made in Limoges, France, turns that odd partnership into a piece full of good humor.

The Slowest Ride in the Pond

The joke works on two levels: frogs are famous jumpers, yet this one has chosen to travel at a snail's pace. The pairing has the feel of an old fable, and the painting is done by hand, so the colors of each frog and shell come out slightly different.

Riders and Neighbors

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A natural fit for a frog, snail or pond critter collection
• Sits well beside ladybug, lily pad and turtle pieces

A Grin for the Patient Ones

Give it to a friend known for taking the scenic route, a gardener who shares the vegetable patch with snails, or a frog collector who thinks they have seen everything. It suits a garden room windowsill, a potting shed shelf or a curio cabinet full of critters. Frog collectors in particular tend to seek out unusual pairings, and this one is sure to start conversations about who is really in charge.