If you're planning a dinner party, their creative, colourful appearance makes them ideal for presenting delicious tapas dishes for sharing with friends, and they'll instantly brighten up the table for any buffet or BBQ spread. The footed base gives the bowls extra height and means that any hot contents will stay at a safe distance from your surfaces.Features: 15.7 cm (6 inches) Durable glazed stoneware Microwave Safe Dishwasher Safe Product Dimensions L16 x W16 x H7.5 cm George Aratani founded Mikasa as American Commercial Inc. in the state of California in 1948. Initially a dinnerware importer, they grew into a dinnerware wholesaler over the next twenty years, supplying dinnerware to Bloomingdales, Macys, May Department Stores Company, and other fine retailers. In 1957, the brand name Mikasa was introduced to the American public and then in the 1970s they started distributing around the world. Quality and great design are synonymous with the Mikasa brand as is value for money. They work with the very best factories using the most advanced technology in the industry and create products that are not only beautiful and well-made, but well priced for everyone's lifestyle.