This was a gift from my Granny. She is a lovely woman and always finds me elephants and she has given me some of my favorite elephants. If there is one thing about my Granny she is supportive of my collection and is always the one I brag about a great deal or super old elephant I find! I love this bowl and when I fill it with peppermints I like the distorted look of them through the lined sides. The elephant on top is so smooth and clear it is gorgeous.