When I ordered this I thought it would be a beautiful purchase for my Lemon Tree. Little did I know that the price paid was almost double the price that I could have purchased this elsewhere. When I received this, I was totally disappointed. There are small nicks on all around the pot. The outside bottom of the pot was totally dirty as if it had already been used by someone and if not used surely manhandled by someone. The finish is totally rough, unlike the one I later saw at my local store at half the price. No I would not recommend this purchase to anyone. I have learned my lesson...shop around before you click the buy button....