Pink Madame Pompadour Oval Floral Limoges Box

Soft pink florals wrap this oval porcelain box in the gentle Madame Pompadour manner. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, and its curved outline suits the flowing floral painting.

Curves and Blossoms

An oval has no sharp corners, so the eye travels smoothly around the flowers. Pink is the color most linked with Pompadour pieces, a shade so closely tied to her that it is sometimes called by her name. The result is feminine and graceful without feeling fussy.

Pompadour in the Pink

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs with floral and French court inspired boxes
• Shows well beside a Pompadour rectangle or egg

Shower, Bouquet and Birthday

This oval is a gracious choice for a bridal shower, a Mother's Day morning, a sixtieth birthday or a thank you for a dear friend. Its rounded form looks right on a mirrored vanity tray, a lace covered nightstand or a curio shelf among other pastels.

Kaolin and Kilns

Limoges became a porcelain town after kaolin, the fine white clay porcelain needs, was found near Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in 1768. The boxes are still painted after the porcelain is fired.