Abstract: A packaging means intended to contain one or more fragile articles such as ceramic models comprises a container with walls of shock absorbing material, and supporting means in the container for holding a relatively robust part of the article in a position such that the article is held away from the walls of the container. The supporting means, which may take the form of a shelf with parts which can be moved in the plane of the shelf to hold or release the article, is held in the container with shock absorbing means which allows the supporting means to move relative to the container.