Large Strawberry Shaped Limoges Box

One plump strawberry, the largest size in the strawberry range, makes up this entire porcelain box. It is hand-painted in Limoges, France, a ripe summer berry that will never go soft.

Picked at the Peak of June

Strawberries are one of the classic fruit subjects in Limoges porcelain, and the larger size gives the painter more surface for color and seeds. The berry shape is the whole box, so it reads clearly on any shelf. Collectors often pick up the large version first and then look for smaller berries to build a little patch around it.

Berry Patch Pairings

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A good fit for a fruit, garden or country kitchen collection
• Looks right with pear, cherry and fruit basket boxes

Sweet Spots Around the House

Set it on a kitchen windowsill, a breakfast nook shelf or a table set for Sunday brunch. It is a cheerful birthday present for a summer baby, a thank you for the neighbor who shares jam every year, or a remembrance of strawberry picking with family. A friend who loves shortcake will understand it immediately.

A fruit grouping feels incomplete without at least one strawberry, and the large size makes this one hard to overlook.