This pot has a terracota/orange background perfect for a sunny desert landscape. The motif on the pot is masterly handpainted by Mexican artists in a desert theme: Full of cactus, dried bones and lots of sand. There is a guy and its burro" walking around the dunes. A unique addition to your garden landscape! The dimensions shown are overall dimensions, the pot opening is 10" diameter.Talavera Ceramic pots have a drilled hole at the bottom; this enable them to be used as a planter. If you plan to use them for this purpose, we recommend to use a smaller plastic planter to put it inside; this will prevent rusting to happen and will give a longer life to the pot. This ceramic pot is just an example of the exquisite beauty the Mexican craftsmen put on each item they create. It is handcrafted and handpainted, which means that no pots are the same! There might be small differences in size, weight and even the paintings. If you want to delight somebody special with an unique handcrafted gift, this is what you are looking for!"