Oriental Porcelain Shell – Bartolomeu Dias Collection – Vista Alegre

Decorative porcelain piece from the prestigious Vista Alegre, belonging to the Bartolomeu Dias Collection, created to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Portuguese Discoveries. This oriental shell features an artistic map inspired by the collection of the Lisbon Maritime Museum, with references to the Age of Discoveries, including nautical elements, historical inscriptions, and a gold finish.
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Vista Alegre
• Collection: Bartolomeu Dias
• Manufacturing period: Between 1980 and 1992
• Material: Glazed porcelain with polychrome decoration and gold details.
• Shape: Shell-shaped bowl
• Decoration: Stylized map of South America with compass rose, shipping routes and historical elements.
• Inscription on the back: “Portuguese Discoveries 500 years / Bartolomeu Dias Collection”
• Dimensions: Approximately 21 cm in length
• Condition: Excellent condition, no cracks or chips
Applications:
• Collector's item for lovers of Portuguese maritime history.
• Classic interior decoration, themed shop windows or cultural spaces
• A refined gift for collectors of Vista Alegre porcelain.