Rochard Nativity Limoges Box with Two Removable Animals
The holy family gathers in this Nativity scene, and two of the stable animals can be lifted away and arranged nearby. Rochard crafted this Christmas scene in porcelain and had it painted by hand in Limoges, France.
Gentle Beasts of Bethlehem
Animals have kept watch over the manger in Christmas art for centuries, a reminder of the humble stable where the story began. Their quiet presence adds warmth to any creche. Here two of them are separate pieces, so the scene can be set up a little differently each December.
Arranging the Creche
- A Rochard Nativity piece, hand-painted in Limoges, France
- Comes with two removable animals
- Pairs well with angel, star and mini Nativity boxes
Through the Christmas Season
Place it on a mantel, a piano top or a windowsill near the tree, where the animals can be moved as the season unfolds. It makes a thoughtful present for a godparent, a church choir director, a family welcoming a first Christmas, or anyone who collects Nativity scenes.
A Long French Tradition
Most Limoges boxes are painted by hand after the white porcelain comes out of the kiln, and their metal mounts are set by hand. That patient work suits a scene like this.