Floral Egg Limoges Box in Light Blue Stripes

Bands of light blue circle this egg from side to side, with flowers painted in among the stripes for a crisp, cheerful pattern. The upper half lifts away, and the piece is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France.

Seersucker Spring

The horizontal stripes recall summer seersucker and old fashioned awning canvas, while the flowers keep the mood soft. It is a refreshing change from eggs covered edge to edge in blooms. Painters in Limoges lay down each band and petal by hand, so the spacing varies slightly from one egg to the next.

Stripes in the Egg Basket

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A good fit for an egg, Easter or striped pattern collection
• Pairs with the light blue striped round and scalloped boxes in this series

Brunch Table Ready

Nestle it in a basket with other eggs for Easter brunch, place it on a breakfast nook shelf, or set it on a nightstand where morning light hits the stripes. It is a pleasant present for Mother's Day, a spring birthday or someone who just painted a room in pale blue. Once the holiday passes, it holds its own on a shelf all year.