Blue and white ceramic Fruit serving bowl made in Italy Spongeware pattern 12 1/2 inch diameter . 3 inch tall. Weight 1300g. Several options are available for blue and white ceramic bowls made in Italy with a spongeware (or spatterware) pattern, ranging from hand-decorated modern luxury tableware to unique vintage finds. This style relies on hand-applied cobalt or sky-blue glazes over a creamy earthenware base, giving it a rustic, artisan appeal.