The snack plate is functional for every occasion. Beautifully shaped yet humble enough to act as a discreet backdrop to the perfectly arranged meal. Start setting the table with your own unique color combinations. Stacks beautifully for in-cabinet storage. Outside of stoneware is matte. The inside serving area is glazed for design compliments and easy cleaning. The stoneware is manufactured from clay, quartz, and minerals such as calcite and is defined as a ceramic product. The stoneware is molded at very high temperatures using casting techniques. The high temperatures during the firing process make stoneware more stable than clay and less translucent than porcelain. Due to the heating and glazing processes of stoneware, these pieces may have slightly different attributes that can add to their beauty and uniqueness.