Pelican Catching a Fish Porcelain Limoges Box

Caught in the act, a pelican snaps up a fish in this lively coastal scene shaped in porcelain. The Limoges box was painted by hand in Limoges, France, and it captures one of the most entertaining sights along any shoreline.

Lunch at the Water's Edge

Anyone who has watched pelicans dive along a pier knows how comical and skillful they can be. This piece freezes that moment of success, fish secured, and turns it into a cheerful reminder of days by the sea.

Beach House Bird Watch

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a seabird, coastal or beach house collection
• Pairs with seashell, lighthouse and sailboat pieces

Souvenir of the Gulf Coast

Set it on a beach house mantel, a sunroom shelf or a desk that faces the water. It makes a fun present for a bird watcher, a fishing friend, a Florida or Louisiana native, or someone who just bought a place near the coast.

A Heat That Shapes Porcelain

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste, fired at very high temperatures to create a dense, bright white body. That strength lets fine painted details, like the pelican's catch, stay crisp for generations.