Like everything, the quality is not as good as it used to be. Seems to be lighter weight and smaller then my older pieces. Designs not as distinctive - look more like a stencil then painted. Still, very pretty. Great for bird lovers. Would recommend hand wash and dry. Would not put in microwave. Low in oven. Have not had long enough to tell how well the pieces hold up to chipping, glazing or cracking. Handle seems delicate.