I picked these up because we needed to replace our soup bowls. I was specifically looking for this dark blue color to match other dishes we have recently bought. They can hold up to 22 ounces, which is perfect for soups and gumbo. They are oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Just a caution, they do get extremely hot in the microwave. The stay cool handles really help with that though. They are cool when heated, but the temperature difference between the handles and the bowl is remarkable. They look great and they are easy to wash.