Artoria Santa and Polar Bear Igloo Limoges Box

Far up in the snowy north, Santa visits a polar bear friend beside a cozy igloo in this wintry scene. Artoria painted the pair by hand on porcelain in Limoges, France, and this Limoges design has since been retired.

Friends at the Top of the World

Santa's home at the North Pole is shared with all sorts of arctic neighbors, and the polar bear is surely among the friendliest. The igloo adds a snug touch, as if the two are about to share a warm drink. It is a gentle, wintry scene that works from Thanksgiving through February.

The Artoria Winter Collection

• An Artoria design, retired and hand-painted in Limoges
• Fits Christmas, winter, polar bear and Santa themes
• Pairs well with penguin, snowman and sleigh boxes

Snowbound Display Ideas

Set it on a white mantel with snowy garland, on a winter-themed bookshelf or among other arctic animals. It makes a lovely present for a polar bear collector, a friend in a cold climate, or someone who has been to Alaska or the Arctic. Artoria collectors often seek it out as a winter highlight.

With Santa and the bear sharing the scene, it brings warmth to even the coldest season.