This is a hand painted porcelain bowl, made for Neiman Marcus in the Tobacco Leaf pattern. The bowl is approximately 7 3/4" in diameter. The white porcelain is painted in shades of pink, green, yellow, blue and gold color trim. The bowl is protected inside a heavy pewter shell. It is very heavy and weighs about 2 pounds. This is a beautiful piece and it looks amazing on a coffee table or side table or use it as a small catchall in entry or desk. You can serve from it, but recommend only hand-wash.