Bowls 5 3/8 Inch Diameter

About Our 5 3/8" Polish Pottery Cereal Bowls

Ask a Polish family which piece of Boleslawiec they use most and it is usually this bowl. It is light enough for a child to carry, deep enough that cereal doesn't slop, and small enough that a set of eight stacks in one cabinet column. The body is dense stoneware fired at about 1,250°C (2,280°F), which keeps oatmeal warm and ice cream cold, and the hand-stamped pattern is sealed under a clear glaze that will not fade or absorb odors through years of dishwasher use.

Size and specifications

Diameter: 5 3/8 inches (13.5 cm) across the rim. Height: about 2.5 inches [confirm]. Capacity: about 16 oz / 475 ml filled to the rim, 10 to 12 oz as a normal serving [confirm]. Weight: approximately 0.7 lb / 0.3 kg [confirm]. The bowls nest for storage, and the 6.5" appetizer plate covers one as a lid in the refrigerator.

What the 5 3/8" bowl is for

Cereal, oatmeal, granola and yogurt, and ice cream first of all. Then everything a small bowl does through the day: a side of rice or vegetables, a dessert portion of fruit or pudding, nuts and snacks, dipping sauce for a shared table, or a prep bowl while cooking. It is the size most customers buy in fours or sixes to start a set, and the size most often given as a first piece of Polish pottery.

Which bowl size should I choose?

This 5 3/8" bowl is the traditional cereal bowl. The 6" bowl holds about a quarter more and doubles as a soup bowl. The 6.5" bowl is the largest individual bowl, for one-bowl meals. The 3.5" bowl is for dips and condiments. All of them come in the same patterns.

Choosing a pattern

The cereal bowls come in the same three families as the rest of the range. Traditional patterns such as Nature 41, Polka Dot 42, Peacock 56, Daisy Dreams 120, Holly Berries 242, and Peacock Pine 312 are the classic cobalt-on-cream designs and the most economical. Signature "a" patterns such as Floral Peacock 166a, Blue Diamond Dream 217a, Cobalt Swirl 174a, Winter Night 243a, and Blue Blossom 1154a add extra colors and detail. Unikat and DU designs such as Floral Butterfly Unikat 149ar, Poppies Unikat 150ar, Garden Meadow Unikat 296ar, Mosaic Flower DU60, and Sweet Violet DU121 are the artist series, signed by the decorator on the base. The pattern number is shared across every shape, so a bowl in 120 matches a dinner plate, mug, and teapot in 120.

Care and use

Dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven safe to 480°F / 250°C [confirm], and freezer safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes and keep it off the stovetop and out from under the broiler. The glaze is lead- and cadmium-free and meets US food-safety standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 5 3/8" Polish pottery bowl hold?

About 16 oz filled to the rim, or a comfortable 10 to 12 oz serving of cereal, oatmeal, or ice cream.

Is this the standard cereal bowl size?

Yes. The 5 3/8" bowl is the traditional Boleslawiec cereal bowl. Choose the 6" bowl if you prefer a larger breakfast or want one bowl for both cereal and soup.

Can I put it in the oven and microwave?

Yes. Boleslawiec stoneware is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes and do not use it on a stovetop or under a broiler.

Does it match the plates and mugs?

Yes. The same pattern number is used across every shape, so a cereal bowl in 166a matches dinner plates, salad plates, and mugs in 166a.

Are the bowls sold individually or in sets?

Individually. Buy exactly the number you need and add more later; the patterns stay in production.