Small decorative box in the form of a standing game bird with a long barred tail, layered feather tones in warm browns and cream, and a head with strong jewel tones and red around the eye area. It sits on a low rounded base with green variation reading as short turf.
 
Condition & Details
 
Condition: Very good — Pre-owned
Notable Wear/Defects: Only issue called out: underside at the very tip of the tail shows a small pale spot where glaze appears thin or absent; it reads more as a shallow indent than a sharp chip, and may relate to heavier paint buildup just before that spot rather than later impact damage.
Type: Figural porcelain trinket box (bird form)
Maker/Brand: Chamart; Limoges, France (per handwritten base marking)
Markings/Backstamp: Handwritten on underside: Peint main; Limoges France; Chamart
Materials: Porcelain body; gold-toned metal rim, hinge, and leaf-form clasp (not acid-tested)
Dimensions:
-- Height: Approx. 3 in.
-- Length: Approx. 4 in. (chest to tail tip)