Of course, it can be used on the stove while cooking, but it's a ceramic ladle rest with a Japanese aesthetic, so it blends well with other tableware when you're gathered around a pot or serving food at the table. It's also cute as a small dish for pickles. *Size: Approximately 12cm x 12.5cm, Height 5cm, Full capacity approximately 180ml *There is a tiny chip in one place (Photos 6-9). *This item was stored at my parents' house. Details such as the kiln, purchase date, and frequency of use are unknown. *It has been bleached and washed for the listing. *The ladle and chopsticks in the photos are not included. *It will be protected with cushioning material and shipped via Yu-Packet Plus. *Please purchase if you understand that this is a long-term storage item.