This platter is a Czech porcelain fired in the U.K. and is dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe. Text on the platter reads: "'Salvelinus fontinalis' Brook trout also known as speckled trout are from the 'char' family, the Latin name derives from 'fountain.' Native to the cold waters of eastern North America they have a square tail fin, slow growth rate and spawn in autumn daylight." This plate is 15 x 11 inches.