DOWAN 10 OZ Small Dessert Bowls – 4.5″ Ceramic Cereal Bowls Set of 8 – Porcelain Off-White Bowl for Side Dishes, Rice, Ice Cream, Oatmeal, Fruit, Soup – Dishwasher & Microwave Safe

I recently bought a new set of Mikasa dinnerware to replace my old china that had silver trimmings. We had used the old set for a number of years, and were used to the pieces that it contained – including small bowls that were often used for ice cream, mixing marinades, and feeding the cat. We bought the new set because we couldn’t use the old set in the microwave without the snap, crackle, pop of the silver trimming. So we wanted a new set that could be used in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher. We really like the new set, but, alas, it did not include the small bowls that we used so often.I saw these bowl on Amazon, and decided to order them. They are perfect for what we need. The cat didn’t even mind that they are a little deeper than the old bowls. They are a bit thicker than a good porcelain china, but I don’t mind since they fill a need. At last I am happy with the new set of dishes which are also plain white.The 4.5 inch bowls would not be suitable for cereal or soup unless you have an extremely small appetite. They are very good for a couple of good sized scoops of ice cream, for a side of veggies for a TV meal, mixing marinades, or even to feed your cat.UPDATE 10/16/19:We have had these bowls for 4 years, and they still look like new. They are washed in the dishwasher, and the porcelain finish hasn’t cracked as it has on the Corningware bowls we have.These bowls are our favorite for ice cream, and have been very useful for veggie sides when we have dinner in the family room. I also think the base on them makes them look a bit more elegant than a plain bowl.