Pine boughs so realistic the scent of pine is suggested. Each pine needle that emerges from the plate in detailed bas-relief, is meticulously hand-painted. Each branch is glazed in a rich mahogany. The lifelike image recalls a walk in a pine forest, making a stunning presentation.Stillwater's durable ceramic art is sculpted from high quality porcelain clay. Stunning nature in bas relief is meticulously hand-painted with glazes that are fired in.We promise that there will be slight variations...that every piece is a unique, handmade work of art.Our functional dinnerware is chip-resistant, dishwasher safe, and microwave compatible.