Rochard Frog Under a Leaf Figurine, Porcelain Limoges Box

Tucked beneath a leaf as if waiting out a summer shower, a little frog is the star of this porcelain figurine box. Rochard painted it by hand in Limoges, France.

Shelter From the Rain

Frogs spend their lives between land and water, and a leaf makes the perfect umbrella when the clouds roll in. In many cultures frogs stand for good luck, renewal and abundance, which may be why gardeners love to welcome them. This piece captures that quiet pond-side moment.

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• A Rochard figurine box, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits a frog, pond or garden collection
• Pairs well with ladybug, snail and mallard boxes

Greenhouse and Garden Room

Give it a spot on a potting bench windowsill, a sunroom shelf or a desk beside a houseplant. It makes a cheerful present for a gardener, a pond keeper, a biology teacher or anyone who collects frogs, and a lucky token for someone starting something new.

The Clay Beneath the Paint

Every Limoges piece starts with kaolin, the fine white clay found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in 1768. Fired at very high heat, it becomes the hard-paste porcelain under these painted colors.