Description
Menton, February. While the rest of France shivers, this little town on the Riviera is golden with citrus. Oranges and lemons hang heavy in every courtyard, and in the market the vendors slice them open for passersby to taste. A grandmother buys a whole bag, peels one on the spot, and hands half to her granddaughter. The juice runs down their wrists and they laugh in the winter sunshine.
This half orange captures the look of a freshly cut fruit, with a bright orange exterior and realistic painted details that make it hard to believe it is porcelain. Even the segments seem to glisten. It is a cheerful, witty gift for a cook, a lover of Mediterranean food, someone who grew up in citrus country, or a friend who drinks fresh orange juice every morning. Keep a ring or small treasure inside, and set it in a fruit bowl to surprise visitors.
What makes it special
- A half orange design
- A bright orange exterior with realistic painted detail
- Captures the look of a freshly cut orange
- Made in Limoges, France
- Fine porcelain painted entirely by hand
- Holds small treasures or jewelry
- Playful on a kitchen counter or breakfast table
A burst of sunshine that never spoils. Place it among real fruit and see who notices first, then enjoy the look of surprise when the lid comes off.
