Tiger and Cub Hand-Painted Limoges Box
A mother tiger watches over her cub in this tender wildlife scene, strength and care in one small porcelain piece. The pair were painted by hand on a Limoges box made in Limoges, France, from a design now retired.
Stripes Run in the Family
The bond between a tigress and her young is one of the most moving sights in the wild, and this piece honors it well. The pairing gives the box a story beyond a single animal portrait, which makes it a favorite with wildlife collectors.
Big Cat Notes
- A retired design from the Limoges wild animal line
- Belongs in a tiger, big cat or jungle collection
- Pairs with lion, elephant and leopard pieces
Jungle Corner at Home
It suits a study with safari souvenirs, a bookshelf of travel books, or a cabinet of big cat figures. Give it to a new mother with a love of wildlife, a zoo docent, or a friend who has traveled to see tigers in India.
Few wildlife pieces carry this much feeling in such a small size, and it rewards a closer look each time it is picked up.