Rochard Hippopotamus Wildlife Limoges Box

The hippopotamus, the heavyweight of Africa's rivers, is the subject of this Rochard Limoges box. The porcelain was sculpted and brush-painted in Limoges, France, giving this giant a surprisingly charming small form.

Heavyweight of the River

The ancient Greeks called it the river horse, and the hippo spends most of its day half submerged in the rivers and lakes of Africa. Despite its sleepy appearance, it is one of the most impressive animals on the continent. Collectors have long loved hippos for their round, good-natured look, and this piece fits right into that tradition.

Safari Souvenirs

• A Rochard wildlife design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• A hippopotamus in porcelain
• Fits a hippo, safari or African wildlife collection

From the Watering Hole

Set it in a curio cabinet with other safari animals, on a desk beside photos from Kenya or Tanzania, or on a bookshelf among wildlife guides. It makes a fitting memento after a safari or a zoo visit, and a cheerful birthday present for a friend with a soft spot for hippos. Hippo collectors are a devoted bunch, and this one deserves a place in their lineup.