Rochard Rhinoceros Porcelain Limoges Box

Thick-skinned and sure-footed, a rhinoceros plants itself squarely on your shelf in this Rochard design. The whole animal is shaped in hard-paste porcelain and painted by hand in Limoges, France, so the box reads first as a sculpture and second as a hiding place for a ring or two.

Armor Plated and Proud

Few animals carry as much presence as the rhino, and Rochard leans into that weight. The heavy body becomes the box itself, with the horn and broad head giving the piece a strong profile from across the room. Brushwork is applied piece by piece, which means small variations from one box to the next.

Joining the Big Five

• A Rochard design from the Limoges workshops
• Anchors a safari, savanna or Africa travel grouping
• Stands well beside elephant, lion and hippo boxes

From Game Drive to Bookcase

Many buyers pick this one up after a trip to Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa, as a quieter reminder than a framed photo. It also suits a conservation volunteer, a zoo docent or anyone who stops at the rhino enclosure every visit. Set it at eye level on a bookcase or desk, where the silhouette can be seen from the side, and let the smaller animals gather around it.