Handmade & Hand-Painted In India By Artisans. The Small Katori/Bowls Are Microwave & Dishwasher Safe And Are Lead-Free & - The Hand-Painting On The Ceramic Will Not Wear Away. - This Is Not A Bone China Product. - There Could Be A Slight Variation In The Glazing/Color/Finish On The Product, As The Glazing Is Done Inside The Furnace Fired At 1200 Degree Celsius To Make The Product Sturdy And Due To The Natural Property Of The Studio Glaze It Is Impossible To Predict The Color Of The Glazing/Finish Which Will Eventually Come On The Product After The Firing Process.