Saskia Speckled Stoneware Bowl 40cm - Beige

This wide, shallow stoneware bowl measures 40cm across and 11cm tall and holds 4500ml. The beige glaze inside carries a speckled pattern that gathers most densely at the centre and thins as it spreads towards the rim, so from above the pattern reads like a soft sunburst. Outside, the sides flare out from a neat foot and fine ridges circle the body, giving the piece a gentle texture in the hand. At 2.5KG it is a substantial bowl, with a reassuring heft when you carry it full to the table.

At 40cm across this is a serving bowl for the middle of the table rather than one for each place. It is generous enough for a big leafy salad, roast vegetables to share, pasta for a crowd or a heap of fruit, and the 4500ml capacity leaves plenty of room to toss a salad properly. Between meals it makes a fine fruit bowl on a kitchen worktop or island, and it holds its own as a centrepiece on a dining table, console or sideboard, where the wide, open shape can be seen. It suits anyone who cooks for family and friends and wants one large piece that does real work at a gathering and still looks considered on an ordinary weekday.

The bowl is 100% stoneware and goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so a dish can be warmed in it, carried to the table and cleaned afterwards. The glaze is part of its character: colour variations may occur, so the speckle on your bowl will be its own. At 40cm across it needs a deep shelf or a wide cupboard when not in use. For styling, let it stand on a long console beside a pair of tall candlesticks, or fill it with lemons on a pale wood table, where the speckled beige glaze has space to be admired.

How big is the bowl?

It is 40cm across and 11cm tall, holds 4500ml and weighs 2.5KG, which makes it a large serving bowl for sharing dishes at the centre of the table.

Can it go in the dishwasher, microwave and oven?

Yes. The maker states that it goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so everyday care is simple.

What is it made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware with a beige glaze carrying a speckled pattern that gathers at the centre and fades towards the rim.

Is every bowl the same?

Not exactly. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so the speckle may differ from one bowl to the next.

Can I serve food in it?

Yes. It is a serving bowl, and with a 4500ml capacity it suits salads, pasta, roast vegetables or fruit for the whole table.

Is anything else included?

No. You receive the single stoneware bowl, and the styling props shown are not included with your order.