Vintage ASTA 1982 "Aszi" Porcelain Soufflé Dishes - Set of 2 Nesting Casserole Baking Bowls, Blue & Red Floral Leaf, Made in Japan

Listing Details

Brand: ASTA
Product Type: Soufflé Dishes / Nesting Casserole Baking Bowls
Pattern: "Aszi" (features a clean, folk-art-inspired minimalist blue and red leaf/berry motif)
Shape: Round, fluted/ribbed body
Components: Two (2) nesting soufflé dishes
Material: Heavy-duty, oven-to-table fine porcelain
Color: Crisp white base with a rich blue rim band and coordinating blue and red sprig illustrations
Model Number / Stamp: Marked "ASTA 1982" on the base
Compatibility: Oven-safe, microwave-safe, and dishwasher-safe (Oven-to-Table design)

Era & Production Date: Vintage 1982

Care: Hand washing recommended to preserve the vibrant glaze and border details over time, though vitrified porcelain of this era is generally dishwasher-resistant.
Style: Retro 1980s / European Folk Art Aesthetic / Country Kitchen Cookware

Dimensions & Capacity
Large Dish: 7 1/2" Diameter x Approx. 3" Height | Capacity: Approx. 1.5 QuartsSmall Dish: 6 1/2" Diameter x Approx. 3" Height | Capacity: 1 Quart.

Origin: Made in Japan

Condition: Pristine Vintage Condition. Both pieces show absolutely no chips, cracks, crazing, or stains. The interior glaze remains beautifully glossy and smooth, showing no signs of utensil marks or previous heavy kitchen use.

Selling Points & Collectibility

This charming, coordinated nesting set beautifully captures the nostalgic country-folk aesthetic of the early 1980s. Known primarily for high-end enameled steel cookware, ASTA’s limited runs of heavy-duty, fluted porcelain bakeware are exceptionally durable and highly sought after by collectors of retro kitchen treasures. The classic ribbed silhouette provides structure for uniform rising while baking soufflés, and the vibrant festive motif effortlessly elevates your table setting directly from the oven.

Etsy Policy & Compliance Note

This listing complies fully with Etsy's marketplace policies. It is a verified vintage item over 20 years old (produced in 1982) and has been permanently discontinued and retired from production. This product line has no history of product recalls and is entirely safe, functional, and non-hazardous for normal household handling and culinary use.

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