Please understand that these wooden bowls are made to look rustic from raw wood. Some may have knot holes, scratches, knife marks, saw blade marks, sap or minor cracks and blemishes. These are not defects. These are a natural part of the bowl that have been made from raw wood. Size, color and shape will vary, but these are approximately 10"x 14" x 2". Please also note, bowls may have bends, curves, a flex, or arches due to being handmade.We do try to minimize these for each bowl. However, we cannot guarantee your bowl will not have any of these character marks This item is not pre-treated for candles nor is it fire retardant or candle ready. These are not to be used for dips, salsas or other liquid foods. They are perfect for serving crackers, chips or bread. NOT Dishwasher or Oven safe, wipe with with damp cloth to clean and can be oiled with vegetable oil.