
Simons Maison
Purple-Hued Speckles Small Bowl
This small ceramic bowl, measuring 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diameter and 2.25 inches (5.5 cm) tall, features a hand-applied reactive glaze with a purple-hued speckled interior and a matte light-gray exterior, accented by a narrow glossy brown rim. It is dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Suitable for serving condiments, snacks, or small portions.
- Color
- Purple-Hued Speckles
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- handmade, artisan, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Specifications
A handcrafted ceramic bowl with purple-hued speckles and reactive glaze, featuring contrast edging.
Dishwasher and microwave safe. Shiny ceramic with hand-applied reactive glaze.
- Color
- Purple-Hued Speckles · purple
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Style
- handmade, artisan, modern
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 5.5x5.5x2.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Bowls
Additional Attributes
- hand-applied reactive glaze
- dishwasher safe
- microwave safe
- unique finish
- contrast edging
- shiny ceramic
- matching pieces sold separately
Product Insights
The Purple-Hued Speckles Small Bowl by Simons Maison is a $10 CAD reactive-glaze bowl that is one-of-a-kind due to its unique pattern. It is microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but hand washing preserves its shine, and avoiding sudden temperature changes prevents crazing. Subtle surface variations are normal. The bowl is dense and non-porous, complying with Health Canada's heavy-metal limits. It stays cool while heating food evenly. Suitable for various uses from mise en place to cereal, it out-sizes comparably priced reactive-glaze bowls. Matching plates are available.
Verified claims
- Uniqueness
- Each bowl's hand-applied reactive glaze creates a one-of-a-kind speckle pattern, so no two bowls are exactly alike.
- Cleaning
- Hand washing with a soft sponge preserves the reactive glaze's shine and prevents scratching.
- Care
- The bowl is microwave-safe, but avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent glaze crazing.
- Texture
- The shiny ceramic surface is smooth to the touch, though the hand-applied reactive glaze can create subtle variations such as slight unevenness or a lightly bumpy texture.
- Use cases
- Works as a mise en place, snack, dessert, side, and dip bowl, and for small portions of soup or cereal.
- Value
- At $10 CAD, this 5.5″ bowl out-sizes comparably priced reactive-glaze bowls.
- Functionality
- A 5.5-inch (14 cm) ceramic bowl that is dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe, sized for snacks, sides, or small cereal portions.
- Design
- The hand-applied reactive glaze gives each bowl a one-of-a-kind pattern and a handmade, artisan look with modern, artsy appeal.
- Safety
- As a dinnerware item sold in Canada, the bowl is subject to Health Canada's Glazed Ceramics and Glassware Regulations, which set strict limits on migratable lead and cadmium.
- Matching set
- Matching dinner plates, salad plates, and bowls are available in the same reactive glaze.
- Heating behavior
- In the microwave, the bowl itself stays cool while the food inside heats.
- Crazing prevention
- Let bowl come to room temperature before microwaving from fridge to prevent crazing.
- Body porosity
- Dense, non-porous ceramic body reduces heavy-metal migration risk.
- Color pattern
- The bowl has a purple-hued speckled interior and a hand-applied reactive-glaze pattern, with a matte light-gray exterior and a narrow glossy brown rim.
- Capacity
- The 5.5 x 2.25-inch bowl holds roughly 1.5 to 2 cups (about 400–475 ml), making it a side, dessert, or small-portion bowl rather than a full cereal or soup bowl.
- Oven safety
- This bowl is rated only for microwave and dishwasher use, not for the oven, toaster oven, or broiler.
- Stain resistance
- The glossy, properly fired ceramic is non-porous, so tomato sauce, citrus, and other acidic foods generally won't stain or discolor the bowl.
Product record
- Title
- Purple-Hued Speckles Small Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 10 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Purple-Hued Speckles Small Bowl: Choose this if you want a small ceramic side bowl (5.5 inches in diameter by 2.25 inches tall, in the Plum colorway, one size) with a hand-applied reactive glaze, a speckled light-gray matte exterior, a purple-speckled interior, and a narrow glossy brown rim. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and matching pieces are sold separately. Because each piece is glazed by hand, it may vary slightly from the photo.[1,2,3] | Slightly Speckled Small Bowl: Choose this if you want a small ceramic side or prep bowl with a modern look: it measures 5.5 inches in diameter and 2.25 inches tall, in a shallow cylindrical shape with straight sides and a slightly rounded rim. The off-white bowl has a smooth low-sheen glaze with fine gray and brown speckles across the interior and exterior, and it is dishwasher and microwave safe. Note that matching plates and other pieces are sold separately if you want to build out a set.[4,5,6,7] | Pastel Speckles Bowl: Choose this if you want a small stoneware bowl (5.5 inches in diameter by 2.75 inches tall, one size) for everyday use, available in Mint/Pistachio Green or Pink, with dishwasher- and microwave-safe convenience. Its hand-applied reactive glaze gives a glossy interior and a matte-to-satin pastel gradient exterior that the merchant describes as a piece that will brighten up your kitchen, though each piece is unique and may vary slightly from the photo. Matching pieces are sold separately if you want to build a set.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A low, round ceramic small bowl with a speckled light-gray exterior, darker interior, and a narrow glossy brown rim; an eggplant is placed upright inside the bowl.
- Bowl shapeCylindrical shallow bowl with straight sides and a flat base, visible from a slightly elevated front-right angle.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.48 · w 0.50 · h 0.30 (high) - Exterior finishMatte speckled light-gray ceramic exterior with a subtle textured appearance.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.53 · w 0.50 · h 0.23 (high) - Rim detailNarrow glossy brown glazed rim encircling the bowl's top edge with a thin darker edge on the outside lip.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.43 · w 0.40 · h 0.07 (high) - Interior finishInterior appears darker gray with a faint speckled gradient toward the center.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.17 (high) - Contained objectA single whole eggplant placed upright inside the bowl, leaning toward the right; its body obscures part of the bowl interior.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.10 · w 0.34 · h 0.53 (high) - Eggplant surfaceSmooth, glossy deep purple skin with specular highlights and a green stem cap at the top.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio-styled still life on a textured stone surface against a vertical wood panel background; soft directional lighting from the left creates shadows and highlights. A matching plate edge is visible in the lower-left foreground.
- Background materialVertical wood panel with visible grain occupying the upper half of the frame behind the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Supporting surfaceFlat textured light-beige stone or concrete surface on which the bowl and plate rest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.48 · w 1.00 · h 0.52 (high) - Foreground propPartial view of a matching plate with the same speckled interior and brown rim visible along the lower-left edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.73 · w 0.58 · h 0.27 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the left produces highlights on the eggplant and a soft shadow cast to the right and slightly rearward of the bowl.
Colors
speckled light gray· bowl exterior#C4C2C4glossy brown· bowl rim#522B23dark gray· bowl interiordeep purple· eggplant skinolive green· eggplant stem- Bowl shapeCylindrical shallow bowl with straight sides and a flat base, visible from a slightly elevated front-right angle.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of a ceramic bowl showing its interior, upper wall, and glossy brown rim; a portion of a matching plate is visible at the lower right.
- Bowl interiorCircular bowl interior visible from an oblique top-down angle; interior surface has a dense fine speckled glaze with a pale purple-gray appearance and a subtle darker central gradient.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.04 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Upper wall and internal ledgeInner wall shows a smoothly curved vertical wall with a recessed ledge near the top where the wall meets the rim; glaze on the wall matches the speckled interior but appears slightly darker toward the top.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Glazed rimNarrow glossy rim with a warm brown to rust color that forms a distinct outline around the bowl; rim has a smooth reflective finish separating it from the speckled body.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Exterior wallVisible exterior sidewall shows the same dense speckled glaze as the interior but with a slightly deeper tone; finish appears matte-to-satin compared with the glossy rim.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Partial matching plateA partial view of a matching round plate appears in the lower right; plate surface shows the same speckled glaze and the same glossy brown rim treatment.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Oblique top-down close-up product shot on a textured neutral stone surface with soft directional lighting producing subtle shadows and reflections.
- Shot compositionImage is an oblique top-down close-up framing the bowl at upper-left and a plate fragment at lower-right; edges of both items are cropped by the frame.
- Background surfaceProduct is placed on a light neutral textured stone or concrete surface with a slightly mottled appearance.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the upper-left yields gentle highlights on the glossy rim and soft shadows on the lower-right side of the bowl and plate.
Colors
pale speckled lavender-gray· interior speckled surfacemuted purple-gray· exterior speckled wall#C2BDBBrust brown glossy· rim#6B5343- Bowl interiorCircular bowl interior visible from an oblique top-down angle; interior surface has a dense fine speckled glaze with a pale purple-gray appearance and a subtle darker central gradient.
- 03

Product
Three ceramic pieces are visible: an upright shallow bowl with a purple-speckled interior and a brown glazed rim, a smaller matching round bowl with the same finishes holding an eggplant, and a stack of matching plates with the same interior, rim, and exterior finishes.
- Large upright bowl interiorShallow round ceramic bowl shown upright with a mottled purple-hued speckled interior that lightens toward the center and a glossy narrow brown rim.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.03 · w 0.52 · h 0.46 (high) - Small round bowlShort cylindrical ceramic bowl with the same light grey speckled exterior and purple-speckled interior, visible rim with glossy brown glaze; bowl contains an eggplant.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.49 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Stacked platesTwo stacked round plates sharing the same finish: purple-speckled inner surface fading to lighter center, narrow glossy brown rim, and light grey speckled side walls beneath the rim.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.70 · h 0.31 (high) - Glaze transitionVisible transition from a speckled interior to a glossy brown rim where the brown forms a narrow border around each piece.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.42 · y 0.03 · w 0.35 · h 0.28 (medium) - Exterior finishExterior side walls of bowls and plates show a fine light grey speckled matte finish distinct from the glossy interior and rim.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.49 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (high) - Visible occlusionEggplant partly obscures the interior of the small bowl and overlaps the foreground edge of the large upright bowl.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.47 · w 0.33 · h 0.23 (high)
Other
Scene styled on a light concrete surface with a vertical wood panel background; props include an eggplant and a set of fork and knife with wooden handles placed on the top plate; lighting casts soft shadows to the left.
- Eggplant propSingle whole eggplant with dark glossy purple skin and green stem placed partially inside the small bowl and resting against the upright bowl.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.47 · w 0.33 · h 0.23 (high) - Cutlery propFork and knife with metal heads and medium brown wooden handles lie on the topmost plate, handles pointing toward the image bottom-left.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.72 · w 0.47 · h 0.18 (high) - SurfaceTextured light grey concrete-like horizontal surface on which the bowls and plates rest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.58 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high) - Background panelVertical wood panel backdrop with visible grain occupying the upper left and center background behind the upright bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the right produces gentle shadows to the left of objects and subtle highlights on glossy surfaces.
Colors
muted purple speckle· interior#634B55glossy amber brown· rim#9C6443light grey speckle· exterior side walls#CBCDD2- Large upright bowl interiorShallow round ceramic bowl shown upright with a mottled purple-hued speckled interior that lightens toward the center and a glossy narrow brown rim.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
love them!
number of plates banged up and chipped from deliver, boxes flimsy and banged up bad
Servie à la clientèle impeccable
Simons est un commerçant hors pair. Merci!