This is a stunning platter with an ornate pattern that seems ageless. It was hand-painted in the Umbrian town of Deruta, famous for its ceramics since the Renaissance. It was hand-painted by the master artisan, Favaroni.It is a true work of love. The shape of this platter is called "Onda" in Italian, which means "wave." It is named this because of the beautiful, smooth curve of the platter.It can be used to serve. It can hang on your wall as decor. It is 2" deep, and measurements are approximate.