Vintage 1977-1981 Mikasa Fine China Empire Blue L4551 Vegetable Serving Bowl : Mikasa Fine China Japan retired the Empire Blue pattern in 1981.  This serving bowl is a lovely blue with a white center and two gold stripes around the edges. It has a diameter of 9-1/4", is 2-1/4" high at edges, and is in excellent condition with no chips, scratches, or crazing.