Completely hand made by a ceramist in China and hand painted with a golden vine design against a black background, noble families of ancient China once used large bowls such as ours to protect their pond gold fish from the freezing cold of winter. Now used as a cachepot, it gives plants a highly decorative place to put down roots. Top opening diameter is approximately 11.5" dia. Comes complete with matching wooden stand. This item will be shipped from Westmont, IL 60559 U.S.APainted by hand. For indoor use only