5977633 Pomander, c.1600-25 (gold, rubies, emeralds and diamonds) by Dutch School, (17th century); height: 4.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Pomme de senteurs ouvrant ? quartiers This pomander is shaped like a pomegranate, which was a symbol of vitality in the 16th century. The spherical part is made up of six sections, each one consisting of a little box, whose lid can be lifted. The boxes contained aromatic balms, which could serve as perfume as well as medicine. Pomanders were hung from a chain or a belt.).