The product in the image is a Spode Blue Italian dinner plate. Design: The plate features a central scene of Italian ruins in a pastoral setting, inspired by a 17th-century drawing. The border is an 18th-century Chinese-inspired floral motif. Material: It is made from Spode's high-quality earthenware, known as Imperialware. Collection: The "Blue Italian" design was launched in 1816 and has been in continuous production ever since. It is also part of the "Blue Room" collection, which features a variety of historic blue and white transferware patterns. Care: The plates are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe.