Black and Gold Perfume Egg Limoges Box

Glossy black and gleaming gold give this perfume egg a dramatic, evening-out look, like a jewel waiting on a dressing table. Its black ground and gold trim were brushed on by hand in Limoges, France, over hard white porcelain.

Midnight and Gilt

Black and gold is one of the boldest color pairings in the decorative arts, and on the smooth curve of an egg it looks especially striking. The gold catches the light against the dark ground, and because each egg is painted by hand, the gilded details vary slightly from piece to piece.

An Egg for the Evening Vanity

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France, in black and gold
• Fits a perfume, egg or vanity collection
• Pairs well with jeweled compact, evening bag and lipstick pieces

Fragrance and Formal Nights

Decorative eggs have been prized by collectors for generations, and a perfume themed egg brings that tradition to the boudoir. This one suits a woman with a signature evening scent, a bride who chose a black and gold wedding palette, or a friend celebrating a milestone birthday in style.

Set it on a mirrored vanity tray, a glass shelf in a curio cabinet, or a dresser beside a favorite bottle of perfume. It also looks wonderful among other eggs at Easter, where its dark coloring stands out against the pastels.