For a small snack or condiments. The clay is from the island of Kyushu in Japan, the same area that Arita ceramics come from. This porcelain is processed by wooden pounders that give it an unusual strength. The clay is mixed half and half with clay from Kyoto. Please note the plate pictured with the grapefruit is from a different set. It is not included in this listing. Size diameter 4 inches, (9.5 cm) by height .5 inches (1 cm) weight five weigh 26 5 oz. (740 gms) I will combine shipping and I can send them EMS if you like. The price will be different, please ask. Thank you