The pot could be used as a trinket dish, or simply for display. The pot & lid are is in excellent condition with no marks, chips or cracks. There are one or 2 sections of the glaze/gold section of the painting which have minor gaps which occurred during manufacturing. The pottery underneath is not chipped or dented. Pottery/ceramic items are sent wrapped layered in bubble wrap packaged in a secure box.
This item is made of ceramic.