Royal Doulton Carmina 25-Ounce All-Purpose Bowl, Gingham

The Carmina 25-ounce Gingham bowl is steep-sided and deep, equally useful for soup, ice cream, or cereal. Branches of olives and lemons, two quintessentially Mediterranean fruits, decorate the white interior of the bowl; these are the Carmina signature motif. The outside of the bowl has a triple-banded border--green at the rim, then a thin stripe of yellow, and finally a wide gingham-blue, checkered band. Other pieces in the Carmina pattern include four-piece place settings, two sizes of platter, a shapely cream jug, and even a lasagna baking dish.

Royal Doulton's Carmina dishes can be used in the freezer, microwave, or for warming in the oven. They're also dishwasher safe for easy cleanup. When hand washing, avoid abrasive cleansers and scourers. The Carmina all-purpose bowl measures 6 inches in diameter and has a 25-ounce capacity. Royal Doulton guarantees that a chosen pattern will be available for two years after initial purchase. --Garland Withers