Blue Peony Bloom - Vicenzette, Águeda, Portugal

Name: Blue Peony Bloom
 
Type: Petite Vase
 
Year: circa 1960s–1980s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Vicenzette, Águeda, Portugal - Vicenzette, Águeda, Portugal
 
History: This petite hand-painted porcelain vase comes from Vicenzette, a lesser-known but quality-focused ceramic workshop located in Águeda, Portugal—a town noted for its regional pottery traditions. The piece features a vivid cobalt blue floral design, characteristic of traditional Portuguese "azulejo"-inspired aesthetics, particularly popular in export ceramics of the mid-20th century.
 
 
The form is classic: bulbous with a flared neck and simple footed base. The floral motifs, dominated by peony-like blooms in layered blue tones, are applied over a crazed glaze, suggesting both deliberate aesthetic choice and some age. The inscription on the base—"VICENZETTE A'GUEDA HAND PAINTED PORTUGAL"—confirms both its origin and artisanal method, with the hand lettering and minor inconsistencies adding to its charm and authenticity.
 
 
The vase's size, decorative blue-on-white palette, and handcrafted feel make it highly collectible among lovers of European folk pottery and blue-and-white ware collectors. It functions well either as a bud vase or display accent.
 
Flaws: Age related crazing