Gravy Boat / Saucière, Fine China of Japan English Garden Platinum Blue Floral, Japan, Vintage 1968

English Garden is one of those patterns that earns its name — soft blue flowers with smaller pink blooms and gray leaves in gentle swirls, all accented in platinum. It's quiet and refined, the kind of china that makes everything around it look more considered. Made in Japan in 1968, and a pattern that pairs beautifully with blue, gray, or pink china and stemware, or mixes easily into a collected table.

The traditional gravy boat form — handle and single spout — is perfectly suited here. Use it for gravy, vinaigrette, a warm beurre blanc, or any pourable sauce. We carry additional English Garden pieces — search our shop to complete the set or add to it.

A graceful addition to an English Garden collection, a mix-and-match table, or a gift for someone who appreciates the understated beauty of mid-century Japanese fine china.

• Maker: Fine China of Japan, Japan
• Pattern: English Garden, Platinum (1968, discontinued)
• Material: Porcelain
• Dimensions: 3½" tall, 8¼" long (including handle), 3½" wide
• Era: Vintage, 1968
• Condition: Excellent vintage. No chips or scratches. Not new; please review all photos carefully, as all sales are final.