Classic Tent Shaped Porcelain Limoges Box

Shaped like a peaked tent, this traditional porcelain box rises to a gentle point and adds welcome height to a shelf of round pieces. It was hand-painted in Limoges, France, as a classic shaped Limoges box.

Pitched Under French Skies

Tent shapes have long appeared among Limoges boxes, recalling the grand striped pavilions of royal hunts and garden parties. The pitched outline makes it a lively change from flat boxes while keeping a traditional feel.

A Shape With Old Roots

Little porcelain boxes became the rage in 18th century France, when fashionable people carried them for snuff, pills or the tiny beauty patches worn on the cheek. Painted by hand once the white porcelain had been fired, they were small treasures passed from hand to hand at court.

Camping Out on the Curio Shelf

• Tent shaped porcelain painted by hand in Limoges, France
• Fits a traditional shape or French court themed collection
• Adds height beside round, square and heart boxes

Give it to someone who appreciates classic forms, or to a camper with a sense of humor who would enjoy a tent that never needs pitching. It suits a curio shelf, a vanity or a writing desk equally well.