Spode Blue Italian Earthenware 7-Inch Mortar and Pestle

by Spode

Product Features

• Spode Blue Italian mortar and pestle set
• Crafted from high-quality earthenware
• Design inspired by 17th Century Italian drawing
• Microwave- and dishwasher-safe
• Made in England

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.2 x 10.8 inches ; 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002PD62C
• Item model number: 22IBL056
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,104 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

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 Blue Italian mortar and pestle set is an essential addition to any gourmet kitchen and can be used to grind spices and herbs, make dips and spreads, or crush nuts and seeds. With a matte surface to aid in grinding, the 7-inch pestle has a classically rounded base and decorated handle. The weighted mortar measures 5 by 5-1/4 inches, stands 3-1/4 inches high, and contains a small lip in which to rest the pestle. Based upon a late 17th Century drawing, the central design decorating the outer bowl depicts classic Italian ruins in a pastoral setting, while an 18th Century Chinese-inspired floral motif trims the edges of each piece in the set. Crafted from Spode's high-quality earthenware, known as Imperialware, this set can safely be placed in the microwave or dishwasher. --Lea Werbel

Product Description

One of the classic tableware patterns, Blue Italian has been in continuous production in England since 1816. Perfectly framed by the 18th Century Chinese border, the central scene of the Italian ruins from a late 17th Century drawing, each piece still requires the most skilled hand engraving to create its remarkable sense of space and style. The Blue Italian Mortar 7 inch and Pestle 5 inch is perfect for everyday use and will be cherished for years to come! Made in England of high-quality earthenware, Imperialware.