Hezha Stoneware Bowl 13cm - Blue

This stoneware bowl has a character all its own: a bird is worked into one side, its wing and tail painted across the wall and its head rising to form the single handle. Around it, leafy sprigs are brushed over a blue ground, and the whole piece is decorated by hand. It is made entirely of stoneware and measures 13cm across and 7cm tall, with a capacity of 460ml, a generous size for a single serving of soup, porridge or cereal rather than a small side dish.

The handle is what makes it so practical. It gives you something to hold as you carry a full bowl from the kitchen to the table, the sofa or a breakfast tray. It suits breakfast and lunch alike: porridge topped with fruit, a bowl of cereal, noodles, a stew or a pudding. Because it goes in the microwave, leftovers can be reheated in the bowl itself, and because it goes in the oven it can be used to bake a small crumble or a single portion of something savoury. It is a good choice for anyone who likes everyday tableware with a bit of personality, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a keen cook or someone setting up a new home.

Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic that holds heat well, which suits a bowl meant for hot food. The decoration is applied by hand, so the brushwork varies a little from one bowl to the next. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so there is no need to save it for best. The styling props shown are not included. For styling, set it on an open kitchen shelf with the bird handle facing the room, or bring it to the table alongside plain plates and a wooden board, where the pattern gets the attention it deserves.

What is the bowl made of?

It is made entirely of stoneware, a dense ceramic that holds heat well, and every bowl is decorated by hand.

Can it go in the dishwasher and the microwave?

Yes. It is dishwasher safe and microwave safe, so leftovers can be reheated in the bowl and it washes with the rest of your everyday crockery.

Can I use it in the oven?

Yes, it is oven safe, so it works well for a single portion of crumble, a baked pudding or keeping a bowl of soup warm.

How big is it and how much does it hold?

It is 13cm across and 7cm tall and holds 460ml, a generous single serving of soup, cereal or porridge.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 0.422KG, and the single bird handle makes it easy to carry from the kitchen to the table.

Will my bowl look exactly the same?

Each bowl is decorated by hand, so the brushwork varies a little from piece to piece and no two are quite identical.