Slight Imperfection Selection - Marble Small Dish / Soy Dish for Multi-purpose Storage (Taiwanese Serpentine)

*Please Note:* Items in our "Slight Imperfection" selection may have packaging with stains or minor flaws on the product that do not affect its usability. *Please Note:* Items in our "Slight Imperfection" selection may have packaging with stains or minor flaws on the product that do not affect its usability. *Please Note:* Items in our "Slight Imperfection" selection may have packaging with stains or minor flaws on the product that do not affect its usability. *Please Note:* If you are concerned about these imperfections, please refrain from placing an order. *Please Note:* If you are concerned about these imperfections, please refrain from placing an order. *Please Note:* If you are concerned about these imperfections, please refrain from placing an order. The Serpentine Small Dish for Appetizers and Sauces is a unique piece of tableware that blends natural beauty with practicality, adding a distinctive flair to your dining table. Each dish is crafted from high-quality raw serpentine stone, a material whose distinctive veining makes every dish a one-of-a-kind work of art. Furthermore, serpentine dishes possess excellent cooling properties, ideal for keeping your small appetizers or condiments at the perfect temperature. They are suitable for everyday family meals as well as elegant gatherings and special occasions. The Serpentine Small Dish for Appetizers and Sauces brings the beauty of serpentine into your daily life, adding a special touch to every meal. Whether for personal use or as a thoughtful gift, these dishes are an essential and exquisite choice. Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 4 cm https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53980682427_152ae5cbf6_b.jpg 〖 Photo Credit: San Tai Mining Area 〗 Green "Serpentine" — While not as renowned as white stones in the high-fashion circles of the stone world, often relegated to being a backup for Italian Carrara White, it is also the most common and easily imitated stone pattern. It lacks the steady grandeur of black stones or the approachability of grey stones. However, **green serpentine is the stone that most fully embodies its own unique color: with its large white patterns, it appears wild and unrestrained; with black veins, it exudes a graceful maturity; even surfaces with the most uniform veining display an uncommon temperament – an unimitatable pride.** Due to its physical properties closely resembling marble, serpentine is commercially classified as marble. The serpentine produced in eastern Taiwan, known for its superior quality, was once highly favored worldwide and was largely exported. This complex and unique stone has gradually faded from prominence in Taiwan. Beyond the older generation, modern individuals rarely have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of Taiwan's green marble. This is something I find quite regrettable, and thus I am continually striving to shed serpentine's image of being "known only by elders." My aim is to capture the attention of younger generations through simple and natural designs, earning more appreciation and recognition for this unique Taiwanese stone. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53981887709_3d679fef41_b.jpg VERDE is the lifestyle brand under San Tai Mining, the sole domestic company continuously engaged in the comprehensive mining of serpentine for building materials. Its establishment and product design are dedicated to showcasing the most natural appearance of Taiwanese serpentine through minimalist designs. Starting from Taiwan, we aspire to introduce serpentine design products to the international market. We hope not only to let more people recognize the innate beauty of green marble but, more importantly, **to take immense pride in Taiwan's important asset, "serpentine," and to see the day when more people worldwide will know the quality of Taiwanese marble.** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53980682397_f644fce019_b.jpg - Serpentine (also known as Jade Veined Stone): Marble originating from Hualien, Taiwan, containing various mineral crystals, with diverse colors and textures, ranging from light green to deep dark green. - All VERDE flat products are "unpainted"! We achieve a natural luster through polishing alone, ensuring they are safe for use as food plates. - Marble is generally perceived as hard, but it possesses a fragile inner nature; impacts or drops can cause cracks. Please handle with care during use. - Marble surfaces have porous, "breathing" pores, meaning dark liquids (e.g., red wine, coffee) can be absorbed. If splashed, wipe dry as quickly as possible. - VERDE's original intention is for the natural beauty of marble to be cherished. Therefore, if you cannot accept patterns that are "not bespoke," please do not place an order. - If you discover severe damage during transit upon unboxing, please retain the packaging and contact us immediately for an exchange of the same item. Claims made more than seven days after receipt will not be processed. - Should you have any questions during use, feel free to contact us anytime via Facebook or Instagram. We will respond as promptly as possible.