Spode Italian Blue Casserole Dish with Lid, 1 Quart Size, Made in England

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Lovely Spode covered round casserole dish features a blue and white rendition of an Italian countryside scene inspired by Chinese porcelain. The blue and white lid has a traditional Imari Oriental floral design. The dish has two whie porcelain handles.This smaller size casserole dish is 6.75 inches in diameter and holds 4 cups (1 quart). It is part of Spode's Blue Italian Oven to Tableware line and is safe for the microwave, dishwasher and freezer. It is made in England.The piece is in beautiful, like-new condition with no scratches, chips, cracks, utensil marks. Pattern is clear and vibrant.About Spode Blue Italian (from the Spode Website):Launched in 1816, Blue Italian is one of the collections that secured Spode's reputation as a leader in the ceramic industry; it is now one of Spode's most collected ranges and is still made to this very day.Blue Italian is now considered a design icon. Inspired by scenes of the Italian countryside featuring remarkably detailed figures amongst Roman ruins and framed by an 18th century Imari Oriental border, the incredibly detailed design captures the essence of a sunny Italian day to great effect.The design contains little idiosyncrasies that have evolved over time and make for a fascinating element to this stunning collection. Depending on the designer, a piece may have three sheep whilst another read more