pouncet box

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Pouncet box \Poun"cet box`\ [Cf. F. poncette, fr. ponce pounce.
   See {Pounce} a powder.]
   A box with a perforated lid, for sprinkling pounce, or for
   holding perfumes. --Shak.
   [1913 Webster]