Vintage Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf Bowl:‎ Vista Alegre Porcelain with 22K Gold

Vintage Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf bowl, 8.25″ wide with 22K gold, crafted by Vista Alegre Portugal c.1970s–1990s under MET license.  This exquisite vintage porcelain bowl by Mottahedeh was produced in Portugal by Vista Alegre between the 1970s and 1990s. It features the celebrated Tobacco Leaf pattern—one of the most sought-after porcelain designs in history—faithfully reproduced under license with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The design showcases 27 brilliant enamel colors, intricate floral and leaf motifs, and a hand-applied 22K gold finish. A phoenix rests among the leaves, symbolizing eternity, just as in the original 18th-century Chinese export porcelains.  Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Colors remain vibrant and the gilding intact, with only minor wear consistent with age.  Details: • Maker: Mottahedeh, Vista Alegre (Portugal) • Licensed reproduction, Metropolitan Museum of Art • Pattern: Tobacco Leaf • Diameter: approx. 8.25″ • Height: approx. 1.75″ • Vintage Age: circa 1970s–1990s • Materials: Porcelain, enamel, 22K gold