With its traditional French-inspired design, this stoneware butter dish by Le Creuset works well for both storing and serving butter, whether helping butter stay firm and keep its shape between meals or for softening butter before bringing it to the table. The rectangular-shaped dish, which measures approximately 7-3/5 by 4-2/5 by 3 Inch, features a round-shaped knob on the removable lid for easy lifting, Le Creuset"s signature concentric rings and the Le Creuset name in raised letters for an added touch of charm.