I'm giving this crock 5 stars. I was going to take one away for the fact that the title is utensil crock. I didn't read the description, which is my own fault. With that said, I was expecting a short wide utensil crock. This is huge! Two gallons. I wouldn't call it a utensil crock. I can fit nearly every utensil I have in this! I need to find a place for this because it is too big to put on the 9" counter between my stove and fridge. But, it is absolutely beautiful and well made. I thought the lettering etc. was just printed but it is etched into the crock. Just lovely and so well made that I don't want to give it up. I thought it was a little pricey for a crock, but it is so worth the price. I don't want to put a plant in it because it would be such a shame to ruin it by staining it with dirt and such! I love it! I will definitely find a place for this to show it. Stunning!!!!