This small serving plate is almost too beautiful to use for serving food but is dishwasher and microwave safe so is a useful as well as lovely piece of tableware. The small serving plate is made of ceramic and measures 12-3/8 x 8-3/4 inches so is a perfect size to serve special treats to your family and friends. The fall fruit and leaves featured on the serving plate make the plate especially appropriate to use for fall entertaining or for your Thanksgiving meals and parties. The serving plate contains a verse which reads "With food at the table and friends at our door, we know we have much to be thankful for" giving your family and friends a second treat when the plate is empty and they read how special they are to you. The small serving plate would also make a lovely decoration on its own if stood on a shelf between a couple of seasonal candles. If you know a couple being married in the fall, the small serving plate might make a lovely wedding gift. The serving plate comes boxed for convenience and protection.