Famiware Pluto Coffee Mugs Set of 4 and 3 oz Dipping Sauce Dishes

These small dishes go from the microwave to the dishwasher without trouble, the pack says. They withstand heat and detergent, and the shallow bowl rinses clean in a single pass. They hold a dipping portion of sauce or a condiment for the table, and the wide rim gives the thumb a place to rest.

The density that keeps sauce hot also makes the rim vulnerable. A hard knock leaves a pale chip in the clay. They ask for careful handling and a soft landing on the table. Stack them two high to keep the glaze free of marks from the foot ring, and the unglazed base will grip the table instead of sliding.