Footed Egg in Dark Blue, Hand-Painted Limoges Box

Deep, dark blue covers this footed egg, which stands upright on small feet like a jewel set on a pedestal. A porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, it was painted by hand and opens at the middle.

Midnight on Tiptoe

A single rich color lets the shape speak for itself, and the little feet give it a poised, graceful stance. Dark blue has a calm, serious beauty, the color of a night sky just after sunset. The finish is applied by hand in Limoges, so the tone varies subtly from egg to egg.

Footed Egg Gallery

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Anchors a row of footed eggs in lighter colors
• Pairs with navy, cobalt and silver decor

Gentleman's Desk to Study Shelf

Its deep color suits a study, a library shelf or a desk beside a leather blotter, where pastel eggs might look out of place. It makes a fine present for a September birthday, when sapphire is the birthstone, or for a graduation in school colors of navy. Next to the light blue footed egg, it creates a handsome pair in two shades.