Yellow Red Tent Shaped Limoges Box

Bold yellow and red give this tent shaped porcelain box the festive look of a big top or a medieval jousting pavilion. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, among the traditional shaped designs.

Under the Big Top

Striking yellow and red have announced celebrations for centuries, from circus tents to fairground stalls and tournament banners. On a miniature tent the pairing feels instantly cheerful, and the hand-painted finish means each piece shows its own small brush marks.

Pitching Camp on the Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a circus, travel or traditional shaped collection
• Pairs with the light blue and yellow tent for a two-tent campsite

Ringmasters and Adventurers

Set it on a shelf, a desk or in a glass cabinet, where its peak adds height to a row of flatter boxes. It makes a fun present for a circus fan, a scout leader, a camping enthusiast or anyone celebrating a big adventure. The bright colors also suit a game room or a family room shelf beside board games and travel photos.

Porcelain has been made in Limoges since the late 1700s, when kaolin, the fine white clay that makes it possible, was found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche. Playful shapes like this tent show how far that tradition has traveled.