American, 20th century, comprising 12 dinner plates, 10-7/8 in.; 12 salad plates, 8-3/4 in.; one platter, 17-1/8 in.; one lidded tureen with mask form handles, 8-3/4 x 13-1/2 in.; paint, gilt, and image transfer decorated in bright colors depicting a phoenix perched on leaves of the nicotiana plant, all marked "Metropolitan Museum of Art", "Mottahedeh" and "VA / 1824/ Portugal" surmounted by a gilt crown on basesNote: Mottahedeh's Tobacco Leaf design is based upon the 18th century pattern originally made in China. An original belongs to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. overall good condition, one dinner plate with small chip and repair to rim, some minor paint and gilt loss, some pinholes, wear to bases, other minor surface scratches and abrasions consistent with age and use