Exactly as described and pictured.  If you have a thing for blue crabs as we do in Maryland, then you will enjoy the aesthetics of this bowl.  We also enjoy orange crushes in MD (a popular cocktail), so I filled my bowl with fresh oranges and placed it in the center of my bar cabinet.  The contrasting colors are so pretty and the theme also draws complements. The bowl is sturdy and can be used for many things from fruit to serving many different kinds of foodsalads. Very pleased with this purchase!