Tobacco Leaf Demitasse Cup & Saucer

This extravagant design was originally made in China, likely for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets. Of all the 18th-century dinnerware patterns, Tobacco Leaf was among the most highly prized. George and Martha Washington owned pieces of this pattern, and examples are part of the Mount Vernon collection.

A small phoenix bird perches on the vibrant leaves of the flowering Nicotiana (Tobacco) plant. Richly decorated with twenty-seven colors and accents of 22k gold, the design is based on an original now displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Details:

• Material: Fine porcelain
• Measurements: Height: 2 3/4" tall
• Made: Hand-decorated with 27 colors and 22k gold
• Inspired by: Historical Chinese export ware
• Care Instructions: Hand wash only.