I've used this several times as a side dish for things like bread and fruit. It's in good condition with no scratches or chips. It's an imported item, so there are some fine scratches if you look closely, but that's how it is, and I don't think it's noticeable in practice. It's hand-painted, so each one has a slightly different expression. There seems to be a subtle difference in the thickness of the glaze, and the veins on one leaf are more clearly defined than on the other. It's a difference that's difficult to convey in the images, but it's not a uniform feel like a factory-made product. #BEL Kitchen