This is a pristine dessert set with amazingly lush realistic botanical decoration. In the Dutch still-life style, each plate is a unique work of art. There are three lovely compotes, 1 large one with intertwined ribbon handles and 2 lower ones (6.5" tall, 10.25") across, each having decoration on the bottoms as well as the centers and 14 dessert plates. This set is not only decorative as the pure white background provides beautiful contrast but totally practical and usable.