{"product_id":"ca9e29-vintage-monte-siao-egg-cup-porta-ovo-quent","title":"Vintage \"Surprise\" Monte Siao Egg Cup (Porta Ovo Quente)- Collectible Brazilian pottery known for its distinctive blue and white hand-painted designs \"Azul e Branco\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Surprise\" Egg Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely from the \u003cstrong\u003ePorcelana Monte Sião\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Vigilante\" or novelty series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the exterior features the classic blue and white hand-painted floral pattern from Monte Sião, the interior base contains a small, hidden porcelain figurine—often referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003e\"vigilante\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \"little person\"—that is revealed only once the egg is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstagram +1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of this Piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Surprise\" Element:\u003c\/strong\u003e The small figure (the \"vigilante\") is a traditional artisan touch intended to add a whimsical or \"watchful\" element to the breakfast table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all Monte Sião porcelain, these are hand-painted in Minas Gerais, Brazil, making each figure and floral pattern slightly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e These \"surprise\" versions are less common than the standard hollow or solid-base egg cups and are often sought after by collectors of Brazilian pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miss Mercantile Marketplace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220606566578,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/5672\/1842\/files\/2026-03-23-0SQmNSqU-20260320_141028-Photoroom.png?v=1774271926","url":"https:\/\/missmercantilemarket.com\/products\/ca9e29-vintage-monte-siao-egg-cup-porta-ovo-quent","provider":"Miss Mercantile Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}