Madame Pompadour Rectangle Limoges Box with Pink Flowers

Pink flowers are painted across this rectangular porcelain box, finished in the gracious Madame Pompadour manner. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with the floral decoration taking center stage.

A Nod to Versailles

Madame de Pompadour, a famous figure of the eighteenth century French court, is remembered as a great patron of fine porcelain. The style named for her favors pretty florals and refined proportions. On this rectangle the pink blooms have room to spread along the lid in a pleasing line.

Courtly Companions

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits a floral, French court or pink themed collection
• Groups well with other Pompadour shapes such as ovals and eggs

On the Dressing Table

A rectangle sits flat and steady on a vanity, a dressing table or a bedside tray, and this one looks especially at home among perfume bottles and a silver hand mirror. It suits a Mother's Day present, a bridal shower thank you or a birthday for anyone who loves French style.

Collectors drawn to the Pompadour look often gather several shapes, and the rectangle is a steady anchor for that kind of set.