Finally, somebody got it right.  I love fresh butter at room temperature.  The problem is with regular butter dishes that are flat, the butter smears and makes a mess of the soft butter.  Butter bowls are usually round and do not fit the stick form of butter.  I've tried pyrex containers but they have no handles on top and are hard to deal with.  This bowl is perfect for 2 sticks of butter.  Most people do not know that butter stays fresh for at least 2 weeks or longer on the table.  I liked the design of this butter dish so much that I ordered another one and may order again due to the fact I will always have an extra on hand while the other is in the dishwasher.