These glass orb bowls are primarily made of glass, with variations such as alabaster glass, heavyweight crystal glass, and glazed finishes.
Common uses include serving candy, nuts and small snacks, dips and sauces, small sides or salads, and serving as decorative centerpieces or catch‑alls for coins and jewelry.
Capacities range from about 1 ounce up to 74 ounces. Examples listed include 1 oz, 12 oz, 30.5 oz, and 74 oz.
Some serving bowls are designed to be stackable for space‑saving storage; at least one set is sold as a two‑piece stackable set. Check the product details to confirm for a specific item.
Many listings describe pieces as handcrafted or hand‑blown by skilled artisans; some listings explicitly note origin, such as "Made in Italy" or handmade in Poland.