Queen Anne's Lace Motif Countertop Canister Terra cotta pottery has been a favorite in the kitchen for 10,000 years. Today, our potters still build timeless functional works from the durable clay with a contemporary style. Made in Oregon, each tray is shaped by hand, intricately painted by hand with multiple underglazes, provided with a durable lead-free clear glaze, and fired multiple times for a strong, permanent finish. With a warm cream-color background and lovely, hand-painted queen anne's flower motif, the jar has a clean-glossy shine that combines contemporary styling with old world charm. Heavy and substantial, the countertop canister stands 8.5" and holds up to 4 and 1/2 cups (36 oz) - ideal for storing coffee, sugar, seeds, and more. The handsome canister includes a companion scooping spoon, also handmade in Oregon. Cast in solid pewter, the scoop has a 1 tablespoon volume. The canister made with lead-free glazes and safe for use in the dishwasher. Note : Each canister is made one-at-a-time. Due to the completely handmade nature of this item, slight variations in the jar size and painted pattern may occur. - What is pewter and is it safe to use with food? Pewter is a white metal alloy consisting of tin with small amounts of antimony and copper. Traditionally used for kitchenware and jewelry, modern pewter is completely lead-free and safe for use with all foods. ~ American Made ~ canister size: approx. 8.75" high x 4.75" wide canister volume: approx. 4.5 cups (36 fluid ounces) spoon size: 6" long ; 1 tbsp volume weight: approx. 3 lbs. materials: handmade pottery