This is a small decorative ceramic bowl that has been wheel thrown and pit fired from stoneware clay. It's unique coloration comes from the firing process. This piece of pottery is NOT FOOD SAFE, and will not hold water. It is porous. The work has been sealed with a few coats of floor shine / mop n' glow, to give it a matte finish. It is approximately 2 inches tall by 6 1/2 inches in diameter, and weighs 10.6 ounces. Signed and dated on the bottom.