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Title: Not what I expected of Mikasa
Review: When I received these bowls, I inspected them before washing them, and found them to be uncommonly lightweight and "cheap" feeling. On most dinnerware pieces that are glazed and fired, there is typically an unglazed ring on the underside where the dish sits in the kiln during firing. When I ran my fingers across this ring, a powdery residue was left on my fingers, which shouldn't happen if the piece is of good quality. When they were hand-washed, the water went straight through this unglazed portion and left a ring of moisture (temporary discoloration) that was visible through the glaze on the bottom of the bowl when the bowl was turned upright. I immediately repackaged and returned them. This is quality that has no place in my kitchen. See also "A Busy Mom"'s review. I believe this is the problem to which she referred.
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