Sauce boat

Gravy boat ( Saucière of French) is the name for a sauce dish, which is intended for serving sauces.

There are different shapes and sizes, the historical and regional traditions originate. Often there are small oval bowls, which are rigidly connected with a corresponding saucer, a saucer or a stand.

The vessel is a part of the table place setting typically made ​​of porcelain, but may be made ​​of silver or stainless steel. It has often that facilitates pouring lip, spout spout or the serving of sauce.