Madame de Pompadour Roses Scalloped Limoges Box

Roses and a winding vine trace the scalloped edges of this porcelain box, which honors Madame de Pompadour and her love of graceful French design. It was hand-painted in Limoges, France, as a scalloped Limoges box with a true court flavor.

Roses for the Marquise

Madame de Pompadour, the trusted companion of Louis XV, championed French porcelain and filled her homes with flowers in every form. Her name has since become shorthand for the soft pinks, graceful curves and garden motifs of the Rococo age.

Scallops, Vines and Blossoms

• Scalloped porcelain box painted by hand in Limoges, France
• Fits a rose, French court or scalloped shape collection
• Pairs well with the round Pompadour rose box and the needle box

Rococo Charm at Home

Set it on a dressing table, a writing desk with a feather pen, or a glass shelf beside other floral pieces. It makes a graceful present for a rose gardener, a friend who loves French history, or a bride planning a garden wedding. The scalloped rim gives it a softer outline than a plain round box, so it brings a gentle curve to any arrangement of traditional pieces. Rose fans often build a whole shelf around one piece like this.