Red Footed Egg Limoges Box with Gold Stripes

A red egg banded in gold stripes stands up on small feet, rich and warm like a holiday ornament made for the shelf. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and the upper half lifts off as the lid.

Crimson and Gilt Bands

Deep red paired with gold has signaled celebration for centuries, from royal regalia to Christmas ribbon. The gold stripes give this egg a crisp structure, and the feet lift it above its neighbors so it catches the light. Painting and gilding are done by hand in Limoges, so every egg shows small differences in line and tone.

Holiday Egg Lineup

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A bold accent in a group of Limoges eggs
• Fits a red and gold holiday or formal collection

Fireside and Festive

Set it on the mantel among evergreen sprigs in December, on a Valentine's Day table, or in a lit cabinet where the gold can glow. It suits a ruby anniversary, a Christmas present for a hostess who decorates in red, or a birthday for someone born in July, when ruby is the birthstone. Few eggs look as cheerful on a winter evening.