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Hand-Painted Hatching Baby Crocodile Porcelain Limoges Box, France

About the Item

Add a touch of French charm and playful artistry to your collection with this delightful hand-painted Limoges porcelain box. Crafted in France and signed "La Vie en Rose, Peint Main, Limoges, France", this collectible piece features an exquisitely detailed baby crocodile emerging from a cracked egg. The naturalistic green crocodile head and clawed limbs peek through delicate, root-like cracks in the eggshell, all rendered with careful brushwork and classic French enamel artistry. The box is adorned with an ornate gilt metal clasp and hinge, with an oak leaf-shaped fastener adding a rustic accent to its luxurious gold trim. Dimensions: Approx. Length: 4.2 cm Approx. Width: 3.3 cm Whether you're a Limoges collector, an animal figurine enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship with a sense of humor, this rare piece is sure to charm and delight.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)Length: 1.66 in (42 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rotterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1630225909112

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