Shaped Madame Pompadour Limoges Box with Pink Flowers

Gently curved and shaped rather than a plain square or round, this Madame Pompadour box wears a scattering of pink flowers. It is a hand-painted Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with an outline that gives the floral painting a graceful frame.

Soft Lines, Pink Petals

A shaped box has more personality than a simple geometric form, and its contours catch the light in a pleasing way. The pink florals follow those lines naturally. The Pompadour style favors exactly this kind of refined, feminine decoration.

Fit for a Marquise

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs in a floral or French court inspired grouping
• Sits well among other Pompadour shapes for a full set

Bouquets for the Vanity

This is a lovely choice for a vanity tray, a lingerie chest or a guest bath shelf, where its curves add a soft note. It suits a Mother's Day present, a fortieth birthday, a thank you for a hostess with impeccable taste, or a remembrance of a trip to Paris. Collectors of the Pompadour pieces often seek out the shaped versions because they are less common than the rounds.

The result is a box that feels both romantic and refined, with a silhouette all its own.