Painted Fruit on a Long Rectangular Limoges Box

Painted fruit decorates this long rectangular porcelain box, like a still life set out on a sideboard. Every piece of fruit was painted by hand in Limoges, France, on this classic Limoges box.

A Still Life in Porcelain

Fruit has been a favorite subject for painters since the old Dutch and French masters filled canvases with grapes, pears and peaches. The long rectangle gives the arrangement space to stretch out, much like fruit laid across a table runner.

Orchard Bounty on the Sideboard

• Long rectangular porcelain box painted by hand in Limoges, France
• Fits a fruit, still life or kitchen themed collection
• Pairs well with the lemon, cherry and apple shaped pieces

For Cooks and Hosts

Set it on a sideboard, a kitchen windowsill or a dining room shelf where its subject fits right in. It makes a fitting present for a home cook, a host who loves dinner parties, or someone who runs a farmers market stall. Fruit also suggests plenty and good fortune, so it suits a housewarming or a new business opening. Its long form balances taller pieces on a buffet or hutch.