A type of enamelware or decorative object made in the town of Limoges, France, particularly pieces with a port or harbor theme.
From 'Aporti,' an alternate name for Limoges, France, combined with '-oise,' a French feminine suffix meaning 'from.' Refers to luxury enameled goods produced in that region.
Limoges, France became the world's center for fine porcelain and enamelware in the 18th century, and wealthy Europeans collected 'aportoise' pieces like obsessed fans—owning a piece meant you had money and taste.
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