I purchased these at Daimaru Sapporo. I have washed and stored them in a cupboard; they have never been used for meals. There are two of each, for a total of six pieces. It's difficult to see in the images, but the ones that are approximately 21cm wide have some depth, so I think they can be used for soup, etc. Type: Dinnerware set To prevent any unpleasant issues, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about the condition.