Samran Stoneware Bowl 11cm - Beige

This is a deep, round stoneware bowl, 11cm across and 7cm tall, with a beige glaze that speckles across its rounded sides. A flower motif with long, tapering petals opens out from just under the rim, with small leaf shapes around it, so the decoration reads well whether the bowl is on the table or on an open shelf. Inside, a deeper, glossy glaze makes a striking well for whatever you serve. It holds 350ml, which makes it an everyday breakfast and side bowl rather than a large serving dish.

At 350ml it suits a morning portion of cereal, porridge or yoghurt with fruit, a helping of rice or noodles beside a main course, or a scoop or two of ice cream. Because it is microwave safe, last night's soup or curry can be reheated in it and brought straight to the table. The compact size works well for sharing too: fill a few with olives, nuts, dips or salad for a relaxed supper. It sits comfortably in a kitchen with open shelving and a rustic feel, and it makes a thoughtful gift for someone setting up a first home or anyone who loves characterful pottery.

The bowl is made of stoneware, a dense, hard-wearing clay body fired at high temperature, and at 0.25KG it is light to lift and carry. It is dishwasher safe and microwave safe, but it is not oven safe, so it stays out of the oven. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so the speckling and depth of the glaze will differ slightly from one bowl to the next. A small foot lifts it off the table. The styling props shown are not included. For a relaxed table, pair it with plain plates and linen napkins, or stack a few on an open shelf where the flower motif can show.

Can the bowl go in the dishwasher and the microwave?

Yes. The maker lists it as both dishwasher safe and microwave safe, so leftovers can be reheated in it and it can then go straight in the dishwasher.

Can I use it in the oven?

No. The maker states it is not oven safe, so keep it for the table, the microwave and the dishwasher rather than baking or roasting.

How big is the bowl and how much does it hold?

It is 11cm across and 7cm tall and holds 350ml, a good size for cereal, yoghurt, porridge, rice or a side portion.

What is the bowl's material?

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense clay body fired at high temperature, and it weighs 0.25KG.

Does every bowl look the same?

Not exactly. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so each bowl's glaze will differ slightly.