It is made of ceramic. I bought it at Neiman Marcus in Hawaii a few years ago. It is a size that can hold a cake for 1-2 people or a small whole cake up to 14 cm. I think you can have a gorgeous celebration just by putting it in this for your family's or friends' birthdays or celebrations. I really liked it, but I don't use it much at home, so I'm selling it. The box is damaged, but I will use it for thorough packing. I think it would be lovely to put a small cake in it and place it on the dining table. Thank you. Price reduced.