Long Necked Ostrich Porcelain Limoges Box Figurine

An ostrich holds its long neck high in this hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, standing with the graceful posture that makes the world's largest bird so recognizable. It was made in Limoges, France.

Head and Shoulders Above the Flock

Few birds are as instantly identifiable as the ostrich, with that long neck rising from a full, feathered body. This piece captures the bird's upright stance and gives a collection of birds a tall, striking silhouette among smaller songbirds and parrots.

Safari Shelf Neighbors

Place it with giraffes, elephants and zebras for an African savanna grouping, or with flamingos and peacocks for a lineup of showy birds. It also works on its own on a bookshelf or office desk, where its unusual shape tends to start a conversation.

Feathered Occasions

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• An unusual subject for a wild bird or safari collection
• A fun memento after a trip to a zoo, wildlife park or African safari

Birdwatchers, travelers back from Africa and anyone with a soft spot for oddball animals make good recipients. It is also a playful choice for a birthday or retirement, for someone known for standing tall. Ostriches turn up less often than songbirds in porcelain, so it brings variety to a cabinet full of feathered friends.