Mottahedeh Vista Alegre Metropolitan Museum of Art Tobacco Leaf plates. (24) Dinner plates. (23) luncheon plates. Reproduction of the Tobacco Leaf pattern commonly found on China trade porcelain in the second half of the XVIII Century. Each depicts a small Phoenix bird on a curvaceous tobacco plant in full bloom. Signed verso. Made in Portugal. Dimensions: (Dinner plate) H 1.5" x Dia. 10.75" Condition: Scattered chips and minor surface wear consistent with age and use.

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