BORDALLO PINHEIRO White Maple Leaf Cups & Saucers Portugal- Set of 9

Bordallo Pinheiro Maple Leaf Cups & Saucers Set of 9 Intricate raised, scientifically accurate, three dimensional detailed Maple leaves on each saucer and cup Color: Creamy Ivory Embossed Porcelain Hand Glazed Finish Pattern: "Caldas da Rainha" Made in Portugal The cups are 3.5" across x 2 1/4" deep, and the saucers are 5.75" Condition: Very Good Condition No chips or cracks, including an extra cup and saucer for free (cup has a very small chip on rim) Bordallo Pinheiro was an artist and designer from a famous Portuguese sculpting family going back multiple generations. All the designs are from molds the family created from 1884-1910.He focused on hand crafting and glazing everything in the studio and "his dream was to elevate everyday tableware to the design standards of porcelain pieces- the preserve of the upper classes." He incorporated science and natural environment with scientifically accurate leaves, feathers, and animals into incredible tablescapes.