Souffle Dish Porcelain Limoges Box

The classic French souffle dish, star of so many dinner party desserts, appears here as a charming porcelain keepsake. Shaped in porcelain and colored with a brush in Limoges, France, it makes a small Limoges box with a big appetite for charm.

Rising to the Occasion

Anyone who has baked a souffle knows the suspense of watching it rise and the rush to the table before it falls. This little dish captures that piece of French kitchen culture. Each one is painted by hand, so the finish shows slight differences from dish to dish.

A Kiln-Fired Kitchen Classic

Limoges porcelain is hard-paste porcelain, fired at very high heat, and the city's kilns have turned out fine tableware for generations. A souffle dish is a fitting subject for a Limoges box, a nod to that long kitchen and dining heritage.

Plated for the Curio Shelf

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a cooking, baking or tableware collection
• Pairs well with teapot, croissant and wine pieces

This makes a lovely present for a pastry chef, a culinary school graduate, or the friend whose chocolate souffle is legendary. It also suits a hostess thank-you after a French-themed dinner. Set it on a kitchen hutch, beside cookbooks or in a china cabinet with full-size ramekins.