These are also a set of four plates that my mother purchased a long time ago. They were purchased at a department store. I believe they are clean on both the front and back as they were hardly used. I am a layman, but I don't see any scratches. They are an easy-to-use size, so how about them? Width: Approximately 19 cm Depth: Approximately 12.5 cm Height: Approximately 2 cm Material: Pottery/Ceramic Item Type: Medium Plate Thank you for looking.