Scalloped Green Limoges Box with Painted Hibiscus

Hibiscus blossoms bloom over a green ground on this scalloped porcelain box, and the wavy edge gives the whole piece a soft, petal-like outline. Like every hand-painted Limoges box of its kind, it was shaped and decorated in Limoges, France.

A Breeze From the Islands

Most floral Limoges boxes favor roses or violets, so the hibiscus gives this one a warmer, tropical feel. The broad flower is a familiar sight in Hawaii and across the Caribbean, and it brings that easygoing spirit to a shelf. Green underneath makes the blooms read like flowers still on the shrub.

Scallops and Petals

The scalloped rim is more than a frame. Its curves repeat the rounded edges of the hibiscus petals, so the shape and the painting feel planned together. It is a quieter detail that rewards a closer look.

Tropical Shelf Companions

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• At home in a tropical, Hawaii or flower-themed collection
• Pairs nicely with seashell, palm tree or beach pieces

Try it on a guest room dresser, a sunroom shelf or a bright kitchen windowsill, where its green ground can pick up the plants nearby. It is a fitting present for someone who grows hibiscus on the patio, a souvenir of an island honeymoon, or a housewarming token for a home near the water. The scalloped rim also makes it easy to tell apart from the round and square boxes it shares a shelf with.