Porcelain Box, Tortoise and Hare

Title: Porcelain Box, Tortoise and Hare
Description: 1995? Limoges-style porcelain hinged trinket box. A tortoise and a hare perch on top. 2½" x 1¾" x 2¼" high. Made in China.

The tortoise has his head up as a sign of alertness and effort. In the meantime the hare sleeps, with his head, paws and ears on the ground. Inside there is a little trophy for the winner.

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Date: 1995?
Subject: The Tortoise and the Hare; Boxes; Porcelain Boxes