XENIOS
Kantharos Serving Bowl
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SKU: SC01010801
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- One of a kind
- Made in Germany
Food-contact safe
Dishwasher safe
Care & Use
Our ceramics are carefully handcrafted in Germany.
- Suitable for food contact
- Suitable for domestic dishwashers (gentle cycle recommended)
- Hand washing helps preserve the glaze and surface over time
- Not suitable for microwave or oven use
- Avoid extreme temperature changes
- Hot contents may cause the surface to become hot — handle with care
- Do not use the decorative handles on bowls and vases to carry heavy or filled vessels
- Each piece is uniquely handcrafted — slight variations in glaze, shape and surface highlight its individual character.
For detailed care and safety instructions, please see our FAQs →
Dimensions
- Volume:
- 1500 mL
- Height:
- 12.0 cm
- Diameter:
- 24.0 cm
- Weight:
- 2000 g
Glaze and craftsmanship
Each piece is one of a kind.
Each vessel is individually handcrafted, finished by hand and high-fired. During this process, the clay shrinks naturally, so dimensions and capacity may vary slightly from the stated values, typically by up to ± 5 %. Minor irregularities in shape and contour are likewise marks of handcraft and do not affect stability or function.
Our effect glazes develop individual colour gradients, depth and subtle variations in sheen during firing. Small differences in colour intensity, glaze flow and surface texture are characteristic of handcrafted ceramics and highlight the uniqueness of each piece.
Notes on the mood boards
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Brief Description
Handcrafted luxury ceramics made from high-quality stoneware, food-safe and suitable for standard household dishwashers. The Kantharos bowl, created for hot and cold dishes, table culture, hospitality, and actual use.
The Form
The Kantharos bowl is an independent reinterpretation by XENIOS. Its striking, raised handles draw inspiration from the famous Kantharos of antiquity, while the generous bowl shape was developed for today's usage. The result is a serving bowl that combines historical design language with contemporary function.
Learn more about the design and its history
Material & Craft
This bowl is made of high-quality stoneware and fired at high temperatures. The result is a material of exceptional density and durability, suitable for contact with food and tested for this purpose by independent laboratories, suitable for standard household dishwashers, and created for daily use. Crafted with meticulous handwork, each piece gains its own character through subtle nuances in form that emerge during firing, and particularly through the individual flow of effect glazes.
Quality & Characteristics
Handcrafted ceramic serving bowl made of stoneware · Made in Germany · Suitable for food contact · Suitable for hot and cold dishes · Suitable for standard household dishwashers
Usage
Whether for salads, rice dishes, terrines, vegetables, fruits, bread, or artfully arranged meals, the Kantharos bowl was created for actual use. Equally suitable for both hot and cold dishes, it combines the function of a serving bowl with the expressiveness of an extraordinary shape. Thus, it becomes a natural part of cultivated hospitality and modern table culture.
What Makes It Special
While the historical Kantharos was a drinking vessel, XENIOS transfers its characteristic handles into a modern stoneware serving bowl. This creates an object that unites European design history, artisanal production, and contemporary table culture.
The Meaning
Zeus Xenios, the patron god of guests and hospitality, is the origin of our name. For millennia, vessels like this have been at the center of significant human moments: festive meals, philosophical conversations, and ceremonial gatherings. Those who hold this bowl in their hands hold not just ceramics, but a form with meaning and thousands of years of European history that lives on through XENIOS and celebrates every moment anew.