It is made of sturdy, compressed paper pulp (papier-mâché) which makes it light yet incredibly durable. Up for sale is a beautiful, rare antique Victorian-era papier-mâché powder box/pot. This stunning 19th-century vanity collectible features a gorgeous hand-painted floral design of vibrant red poppies and white daisies set against a rich, faux-wood grain lacquered background.