1970s Mottahedeh Vista Alegre "Amor'e Peony" Tureen

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MOTTAHEDEH VISTA ALEGRE "AMOR'E PEONY" TUREEN
Era: 1970s
Origin: Portugal

OVERVIEW:
A substantial Vista Alegre porcelain soup tureen manufactured for … Read more MOTTAHEDEH VISTA ALEGRE "AMOR'E PEONY" TUREEN
Era: 1970s
Origin: Portugal

OVERVIEW:
A substantial Vista Alegre porcelain soup tureen manufactured for Mottahedeh, featuring their Amor'e Peony pattern with distinctive coral and cobalt blue floral decoration on a pristine white ground.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Length: 14 inches (with handles)
• Width: 8 inches
• Height: 10 inches (with lid)
• Manufacturer: Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh
• Material: Fine porcelain

DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Pattern Details:
- Coral-toned peony blooms
- Cobalt blue leaf accents
- Delicate floral sprays
- Red linear trim
- Balanced composition

• Construction Features:
- Domed lid with flower finial
- Shell-shaped handles
- Footed base
- Scalloped rim detail
- Traditional tureen form

• Decorative Components:
- Hand-painted decoration
- Multi-color palette
- Relief molded details
- Fine glaze finish
- Period-appropriate styling

CONDITION:


Mint Vintage Condition
• No chips or cracks
• Original glaze pristine
• Clear pattern definition
• No restoration
• Complete with lid

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:


This piece represents the collaboration between Mottahedeh, a premier American importer of fine ceramics, and Vista Alegre, Portugal's renowned porcelain manufacturer. The 1970s marked a period when Vista Alegre was producing some of their finest export pieces, particularly for the American market through Mottahedeh. See less