Tall Red Canister Urn Porcelain Limoges Box

Deep red and finished with a glossy shine, this tall canister urn is one of the boldest shapes in the traditional Limoges line. It is a hand-painted Limoges box, made and painted by hand in Limoges, France.

Lacquer Red on the Mantel

Strong color and an upright shape give this piece real presence. The glossy red catches candlelight and lamplight alike, and it looks especially rich against dark wood, brass or a deep green wall.

Pairings With Punch

• The light canister urn, for a striking soft and bold pair
• Gold and white pieces for a classic red and gold scheme
• Holiday boxes in green and white for a December display

Made the Old Way

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain, fired at very high heat, and many boxes are painted by hand only after that first firing. Seeing a strong red laid over that bright white body is part of the pleasure of a piece like this.

Give it to a friend who decorates in jewel tones, to a couple celebrating a ruby anniversary, or to anyone who wants one confident splash of color on a quiet shelf. It anchors a holiday table in December just as well as a library bookcase in March.