This Soup Plate - Gzhel product. Gzhel - name of Russian ceramic, made near Moscow. Firstly produced in 14 century, this ceramic products become very popular in Russian and Europe. Gzhel products made from Unique Russian clay. Paint made from cobalt paint, with heat treatment. This mean, that paint saving for a very long time (2-3 century at least :) ). Soup plate is great for any types of soups - hot and cold. It's durable, suitable for any temperature of soup and of course it's just beatiful :) Original Gzhel products! Size - 24x24x5 cm