Neri Stoneware Bowl 33cm - Black

This is a wide, shallow serving bowl in black stoneware, 33cm across and 6cm tall, with a capacity of 4000ml. What gives it its character is the interior: fine ridges run out from the centre to the rim like the lines of a sunburst, so the surface catches the light differently as you walk round the table. The outside is smooth and plain, curving down to a flat base, which keeps the attention on the pattern inside. Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic, and at 1.875KG this bowl has a reassuring weight in the hands.

At 33cm across, this is a bowl for the middle of the table rather than a place setting. It suits a big leafy salad, roasted vegetables to share, a family-sized dish of pasta or a heap of fruit on the kitchen island. The low sides make it easy for everyone to reach in and serve themselves, and the black glaze sets off bright food: greens, tomatoes, citrus and herbs all look sharper against it. We think it suits relaxed weekend lunches and dinner parties alike, and it sits comfortably on a sideboard or dresser between meals.

The bowl is finished in a shimmering glaze, and it goes in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a busy meal is simple. It is not for the microwave or the oven, so warm or cook food in another dish and bring it to the table in this one. The styling props shown are not included. For styling, we like it on a pale linen cloth or a natural wood table, where the black and the radiating lines show at their best; heaped with something green, it becomes the centrepiece.

How big is this bowl?

It is 33cm across and 6cm tall and holds 4000ml, which makes it a generous serving bowl for the centre of the table rather than an individual bowl.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes, it goes in the dishwasher, so you can put it straight in after a meal along with the rest of your tableware.

Can I use it in the microwave or the oven?

No. It is not for microwave or oven use, so heat or cook food in another dish first and then serve it in this bowl.

What is it made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware with a shimmering black glaze, and fine ridges radiate from the centre across the inside of the bowl.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.875KG, a solid, steady weight that keeps it settled on the table when it is full of salad or pasta.

What is it best for serving?

Its wide, low shape and 4000ml capacity suit sharing dishes such as salads, pasta, roasted vegetables or fruit, set in the middle of the table for everyone.