These dishes are absolutely beautiful. They were packed perfectly, with lots of strong cardboard. 
The plates are a bit larger than many, the bowls are deep (note lemon for purposes of showing the depth) and perfect for soup, cereal, or ice cream, the mugs are awesome and very deep, and the small plates are beautiful, as well. The paint and finish on these blue dishes is so beautiful and such a great change from white dishes. They are beautiful for entertaining, as well.