Use it to hold a standard size cream cheese or margarine. This butter dish makes a great gift for friends, family, brunch mates, or colleagues who like to butter every meal. The ideal size of the butter dish is perfect for both EAST and WEST coast Butter. Simple and modern design fits most home countertop styles and different occasions, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving Day or other memorable days Material: Ceramic Dimensions: length 20.5/15.2, width 14.6/11, height 5.5/4.5 (cm); length 8/5.9, wid