This dish is fantastic in terms of functionality and it is also very attractive. However, we've had it for 1 year and after about 6 months, it began to show wear. Pieces of wood began to crack and peel away as water was exposed to it. Also, if water is dripped onto the wood (which is sure to happen) the water marks warp the wood and it's leaves a white spot, prior to actually peeling up and exposing the wood beneath.