A little leaf shaped dish, made from the wood of the Neem tree. Eloquent in its simplicity. Neem is known for its naturally occurring anti-bacterial properties. The wood has a beautiful grain that varies from light ochre to reddish brown, and it has a lovely light peppery scent. Being handmade, each will vary slightly. Hand carved in North India. Picture of a Neem tree at my sister's home in Rajasthan.