Spode Blue Italian was made possible by Josiah Spode"s perfection of blue under-glaze printing in 1784.This collection is a tapestry of blue scene"s and figure"s. Today we have an extensive collection of microwave and dishwasher safe dinnerware, giftware and accessories. This pattern also includes several oven to table items. The 9-1/2-inch Square Salad Bowl adds a contemporary flare to a very traditional pattern.