Spode Blue Italian 5-Piece Bowl Set The 5 piece set is an ideal complement to the dinnerware starter set at a great value and is great for serving pasta, rice, Oriental or Asian meals. Blue Italian is produced utilizing the famous underglaze blue printing process created by Josiah Spode in the late 1700's. The Blue Italian pattern is very practical. It can be used for everyday meals, casual entertaining and in the dining room. Blue Italian is made of high quality earthenware, Spode's Imperialware. It is dishwasher and microwave safe. Serving Bowl 12 inches and 4 Individual Bowls 9 inch