New Heavyweight Blue Wave Serving Bowl Japanese Ramen Soup Bowl *TRADITIONAL AUTHENTIC STYLE: features an authentic Japanese style ramen bowl. Hand-crafted from thick, durable and restaurant-grade ceramic material LARGE SIZE: 7.5 W x 2.3/4 H. MULTI-FUNCTIONAL: Designed to enhance the dining experience of Asian inspired foods (Thai curries, noodle dishes, dumplings, fried rice, stir fry, chow mein, laksa, etc). Use also for cereals, popcorn, oatmeal, etc. EASY TO CLEAN: Dishwasher-safe. Simply throw into the top rack of your dishwasher or scrub by hand Traditional Japanese designs: The motif of concentric semicircles aligned in a staggered fashion to symbolize the waves has a long history in Japan. The gentle waves extend in all directions without end, creating a feeling of happiness and good luck that will hopefully last forever. The motif is a favorite in Japan, an island nation surrounded by the sea.