Simons Maison
Small Pomegranate Bowl
This is a small decorative ceramic bowl with a glossy pomegranate-red glaze. It features a crown-shaped protrusion on the rim and a dimpled interior texture resembling pomegranate seeds. The bowl measures 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) in diameter and 1.5 inches (4 cm) tall, and should be hand-washed only.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Sugar Bowls & Creamers
Color
Size
Specifications
A must-have accessory that will add fruity flavour to your dining area
Shiny ceramic, hand-wash only, 3.75" diameter x 1.5" tall
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 3.75x3.75x1.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Serveware > Sugar Bowls & Creamers
Additional Attributes
- shiny ceramic
- hand-wash only
- fruity flavor
- dining area accessory
- small
Product Insights
A meticulously crafted ceramic bowl with a glossy red glaze and seed-like interior that realistically mimics a pomegranate, this petite 3.75-inch accent dish or catchall offers symbolic value (fertility, abundance) and artistic appeal at an affordable $12 CAD, but tradeoffs include a shallow usable capacity of only a few tablespoons, hand-wash-only care, and reported chip damage on arrival, making it best suited for dry snacks, wrapped candies, or small trinkets rather than as a lidded sugar bowl.
Verified claims
- Design
- Glossy red glaze and seed-like interior create a meticulously crafted realistic pomegranate appearance.
- Size and use
- Petite 3.75-inch bowl serves as an accent dish or decorative catchall.
- Capacity
- Usable capacity is roughly a few tablespoons despite an estimated 9 oz.
- Use cases
- Best suited for dry snacks, wrapped candies, or as a trinket dish.
- Food serving
- Buyers use it for jam, chutney, olives, and nuts — hand-wash only.
- Cultural decor
- Adds a symbolic pomegranate accent to festive tablescapes.
- Trinket dish
- Matches catchall dish size for rings and earrings.
- Symbolism
- Buyers report the pomegranate motif symbolizes fertility and abundance.
- Craftsmanship
- Buyers report the craftsmanship is meticulous and artistic.
- Durability
- Multiple buyers report chip damage on arrival despite good packaging.
- Care
- Hand-wash with mild soap and soft cloth; avoid dishwasher and sudden temperature changes.
- Storage and handling
- Store bowls with cloth separators and handle with care to prevent chipping.
- Material quality
- Ceramic bowl with high-gloss glaze that is non-porous, stain-resistant, and food-safe.
- Food safety
- The vitrified glaze is non-porous, locks in colorants, and prevents leaching from acidic foods.
- Value
- Most affordable pomegranate-motif tableware at $12 CAD, with durability tradeoffs.
- Dimensions
- At 3.75 and 1.5, it fits catchall use but not lidded sugar bowls.
- Artisan finish
- Buyers describe the pomegranate design as meticulously hand-painted.
- Gift presentation
- Symbolizing fertility and abundance, the pomegranate bowl adds emotional weight and festive charm.
- Sizing and intended use
- At 3.75 wide and 1.5 tall, this bowl is too shallow to store sugar like a standard sugar bowl and lacks a lid.
Product record
- Title
- Small Pomegranate Bowl
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 12 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Living with a hand-wash only decorative bowl
- The bowl's shiny glaze forms a non-porous, stain-resistant surface that releases food residues easily, so acidic condiments, sugar, or wet spices clean off with just mild soap and water—no soaking or harsh cleaners required.
- When nesting multiples, placing a soft cloth or felt liner between bowls prevents the shiny glaze from rubbing against another bowl's foot ring or rim, which could create fine scratches that accumulate into a worn look.
- Sudden temperature shifts—like filling a cold bowl with boiling liquid or rinsing a warm bowl in cold water—can crack even a well-glazed ceramic because the glaze and body expand at different rates, a vulnerability that explains why the manufacturer mandates hand-wash only.
- Patting the bowl dry immediately after hand-washing prevents mineral deposits from tap water from leaving cloudy spots on the shiny glaze, ensuring the bowl looks pristine for display or the next use.
- Dishwasher detergents chemically erode ceramic glazes over repeated cycles, accelerating dulling and surface erosion, so the hand-wash-only direction isn't just cautionary—it's a practical measure to keep the glossy finish bright for the entire lifespan.
- Using a soft sponge or cloth—rather than abrasive scrubbers—protects the shiny glaze from micro-scratches that would dull the reflective surface over time, so the bowl keeps its just-polished gleam.
Understanding the ceramic material and food safety
- The 'shiny ceramic' refers to a fully vitrified glossy glaze that forms a hard, glass-like, low-porosity surface which naturally repels liquids, oils, and odors, keeping the bowl food-safe and effortless to rinse clean during hand washing.
- The glossy glaze on this bowl achieves food safety by melting into a continuous silicate glass network that physically locks in any metal oxide pigments, preventing leaching into food even when in contact with acidic ingredients like citrus or vinegar.
What fits in a 3.75-inch pomegranate bowl
- A 3.75" diameter is standard for personal catchall bowls — the identically sized Galdecrcraft hardwood shallow bowl is marketed for rings, earrings, tokens, and dried herbs, indicating this ceramic version fills the same dresser-top or entryway niche with a glossy pomegranate sculptural form.
- The hand-wash-only requirement and glossy ceramic finish steer this bowl toward low-contact functions — best suited for dry snacks, wrapped candies, or as a permanent decorative object, rather than daily use with messy sauces or oil that would demand dishwasher cleaning.
- Pomegranate-shaped bowls are a recognized tabletop accent — Italian pottery outlets market them explicitly as 'eye-catching catch-all dish[es]' for snacks or kitchen decor, so this ceramic version inherits the same conversational role at a lower price, ready to anchor a Mediterranean or harvest-themed tablescape.
- At 1.5" tall, this bowl is about an inch shallower than the 2.375" Steelite Kent (9 oz) and 3.8" Frieling (10 oz) sugar bowls, so it cannot accommodate a spoon notch or lid — confirming its role as an open serving dish for dry condiments, olives, or a catchall, not a lidded sugar caddy.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A glossy deep red small ceramic bowl shown at a low three-quarter angle with a flower-like pomegranate crown protrusion on the rim at left and a textured glossy interior.
- Overall shapeLow, rounded bowl with gently sloping sides and a slightly irregular rim shown at a three-quarter front-left angle.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.76 · h 0.34 (high) - Material and finishShiny glazed ceramic surface with high gloss reflections on both inner and outer surfaces.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.68 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior textureInterior shows irregular hammered or dimpled texture visible through the glaze, creating varied reflections.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high) - Decorative protrusionSmall three-dimensional flower or pomegranate-crown shaped protrusion attached to the rim on the left side, glazed the same red as the bowl.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Outer surface irregularitiesOuter wall displays slight organic surface irregularities or tool marks under the glaze, visible as subtle glossy waves.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Base detailRounded base with a small ring of contact visible where the bowl meets the surface, slightly shadowed.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.72 · w 0.26 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a light countertop with scattered small red round props to the right; soft directional lighting from upper left casts gentle shadows.
- Shot compositionProduct placed on a pale neutral countertop occupying lower center of frame with negative space above; photographed at low angle.
- PropsScattered small round red seeds or peppercorn-like props arranged to the right of the bowl on the surface.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional lighting from upper left producing specular highlights on the glaze and faint cast shadow to the lower left of the bowl.
- BackgroundOut-of-focus neutral beige upper background and pale countertop foreground with shallow depth of field.
Colors
deep pomegranate red· outer and inner glaze#6A2D35- Overall shapeLow, rounded bowl with gently sloping sides and a slightly irregular rim shown at a three-quarter front-left angle.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a small glossy ceramic bowl showing the upper rim, textured inner surface with a pomegranate-seed like pattern, and a decorative crown-shaped protrusion on the rim.
- Shape and orientationPartial top-down close-up view of a shallow round bowl showing the upper-left rim and interior; bowl is cropped at the right and bottom edges.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.72 (high) - Interior textureGlossy, irregular dimpled texture across the inner surface resembling clustered seed-like indentations that create highlights and shadow variation.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.43 · h 0.55 (high) - Rim detailRounded rim with a slightly raised lip and continuous glossy glaze visible along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.00 · w 0.55 · h 0.12 (high) - Decorative protrusionSmall three- or four-lobed crown-shaped ceramic protrusion attached to the rim, appearing as a pomegranate crown ornament and glazed in the same color as the bowl.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Glaze finishHigh-gloss ceramic glaze producing bright specular highlights and reflections on interior dimples and the protrusion.
Other
Studio-style close-up photograph on a flat neutral surface with soft shadowing; bowl is partially cropped and well lit from above-left producing specular highlights.
- Background surfaceSmooth neutral light beige tabletop surface visible beneath and left of the bowl.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.54 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing bright highlights on the glaze and a soft shadow to the lower-right of the bowl and protrusion.
- Shot compositionTight detail shot with the bowl occupying the right portion of the frame and the decorative crown at lower-center; edges of the bowl are cropped.
- Image qualitySharp focus on rim and interior texture with slight depth-of-field blur on the foreground edge of the protrusion.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (medium)
Colors
deep pomegranate red· interior glaze#6B0113deep maroon· exterior rim and protrusion#431E21- Shape and orientationPartial top-down close-up view of a shallow round bowl showing the upper-left rim and interior; bowl is cropped at the right and bottom edges.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Un bijou sur la table
J’adore les pommes grenade. Dans ma culture, ça symbolise la fertilité et l’abondance. Quelle jolie couleur et le travail est minutieux et artistique. C’est absolument mignon.
Very cute!
Love it, great little addition
Chipped
Although extremely well packaged, the bowl was chipped on arrival. It was very, very small and not worth the price.
Très joli
Petit bol très joli, qui donne une belle présentation pour confitures, chutney, fromage cottage,etc. Apporte une note joyeuse et festive sur la table, que ce soit au déjeuner, au repas ou à l’apéro.
Love this unique piece lovely
Love this unique piece lovely color.
cute
cute
It came broken
I ordered two of these and both came chipped and I had to return them. It's such a shame because they are so cute :(
Q&A
4 answered- What is the volume capacity of this bowl in milliliters or ounces?
- We don't have the exact volume capacity listed for this bowl. Based on the dimensions (3.75" diameter x 1.5" tall), the approximate capacity is around 9 ounces (270 ml), but this is an estimate and may vary due to the bowl's shape.
- Is this bowl microwave safe?
- This bowl is hand-wash only according to the product details, so we do not recommend using it in the microwave. For the safety of the bowl, please avoid microwaving.
- Is this bowl oven safe?
- No, this bowl is not oven safe. The care instructions specify hand-wash only, and there is no indication that it can withstand oven temperatures. We advise against using it in the oven.
- Does this bowl come with a lid?
- No, this bowl does not come with a lid. The product description includes only the bowl itself, and no lid is mentioned or listed as an accessory.