Sea Turtle on the Sand Porcelain Limoges Box

A sea turtle makes its way across the sand, heading for the waves as turtles have for millions of years. This beach scene is a porcelain Limoges box, painted by hand in Limoges, France.

The Long Walk to the Sea

Sea turtles return to the same beaches to nest, and watching one cross the sand is a moment few people forget. Here the turtle and sand form the box, with the shell and shoreline painted by hand.

Coastal Shelf Favorite

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a turtle, ocean or coastal collection
• Pairs with crab, stingray, seashell and sand pail boxes

For Friends of the Ocean

Set it on a beach house mantel, a bathroom shelf with a nautical theme, or a desk where you dream of the shore. It makes a meaningful present for a marine conservation volunteer, a diver, a Florida or Hawaii native, or a family who once watched hatchlings race to the water.

Turtles also stand for patience and long life in many cultures, which makes this a thoughtful choice for a retirement or a milestone birthday as well.