{"product_id":"citron-skaal-1","title":"Lemon Ceramic Bowl – Caja Company","description":"\u003cp class=\"dims-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOval serving bowl in Italian faience, hand-painted with a lemon motif by Caja Company.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWays to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePasta salad or caprese served in the middle of the dining table for lunch guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOlives, focaccia and antipasti for a mild summer evening on the terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAs a decorative bowl with fresh lemons on the kitchen counter all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 x 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian faience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caja Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe faience is thrown and fired in Italy, after which each bowl is hand-painted with lemons and green leaves. The brushstrokes stand out clearly in the glaze, and the motif varies slightly from bowl to bowl, so none are exactly alike. A piece of southern table culture with roots in the classic Mediterranean ceramics of the Amalfi Coast and Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"dims-product-readmore\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-rm-show\"\u003eCare and FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-rm-hide\"\u003eShow less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in lukewarm water with mild soap to preserve the hand-painted details and colours. Avoid the dishwasher and harsh scouring pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faqs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eCan a hand-painted faience bowl go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, hand-painted Italian faience should always be hand washed. The dishwasher's high temperatures and strong detergent can fade the colours over time and wear down the hand-painted motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between faience and stoneware?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaience is fired at a lower temperature than stoneware and has a more porous clay body covered by a white glaze that is ideal for hand-painting. Stoneware is denser and harder, but less suited to the clear, decorative motifs that Italian faience is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is an oval bowl used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oval shape holds more than a round bowl of the same width and works well for pasta, salads, antipasti and larger starters. It also works as a decorative bowl with fruit or bread on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eIs a lemon bowl a good host gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a hand-painted Italian bowl with a lemon motif is a welcome host gift — especially for summer lunches, housewarmings or as a thank-you after a dinner. It is useful in the kitchen and at the same time decorative enough to leave on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"dims-faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-q\"\u003eWhere does the lemon motif in Italian ceramics come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dims-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dims-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lemon motif is closely tied to the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, where the large sfusato lemons have been part of the landscape and the kitchen for centuries. The motif has become a signature of southern table ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can a hand-painted faience bowl go in the dishwasher?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No, hand-painted Italian faience should always be hand washed. 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