Tobacco Leaf 15.5” PlatterThis extravagant design was originally made in China, likely for export to the Portuguese and Brazilian markets.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