THIS BOWL IS OVER THE TOP. ELIZABETH WAS MADE IN POLAND AROUND THE 80'S WITH THE BEST MAKERS OF CRYTAL. IT IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND BECAUSE OF THE MIXTURE OF A STAR ON THE BOTTOM AND ON THE SIDE IT HAS A WONDERFUL WHIRLING SUNBURST PATTERN. IT HAS A SLIGHT CURVATURE ON THE RIM THAT IS ACCENTED WITH A SPIKE EDGE. IN THE LIGHT IT SPARLKELS AND DANCES WITH ALL OF THE REFLECTING COLORS. IT HAS 1/4" THICK WALLS. PICTURES OR WORDS DO NOT GIVE THIS GORGEOUS BOWL ITS FULL JUSTICE.. ELIZABETH IS 25% FULL LEAD AND IS HEAVY. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THIS BOWL PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS IF YOU ARE PUTTING IT ON A GLASS SHELF. TO KEEP THE PURCHASE SIMPLE I HAVE INCLUDED THE EXTRA SHIPPING WEIGHT IN THE PRICE. IT IS WELL OVER 10 LBS!