Spode Blue Italian Mug
Continuously produced in England since 1816, the Blue Italian pattern from Spode will easily find a home on a casual or more formal table. Utilizing an underglaze printing process created by Josiah Spode and still employed today, varying shades of blue and white make up the lovely design, adding a 3-dimensional depth to each piece.This multi-purpose 16-ounce Blue Italian mug stands 4 inches high and can be used to serve a large steaming cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Based upon a late 17th Century drawing, the central design depicts classic Italian ruins in a pastoral setting, while an 18th Century Chinese-inspired floral motif decorates the outer edge of the mug as well as the classically shaped handle. Crafted from Spode's high-quality earthenware, known as Imperialware, this mug can safely be placed in the microwave or dishwasher.--Lea Werbel