This plate by Peggy Karr is beautiful and practical. It is ideal for salads or appetizers, or it can used as a stand-alone art piece. The plate is delicate, yet durable, and it will never fade. The brilliant colors of this piece are fired at 1600 degrees between two layers of clear glass. Each piece is unique, and each is microwave warming and dishwasher-safe. Each item bears the inscription "PKG" (for Peggy Karr Glass), followed by the year it was made. This item was made in the United States.