THIS PIECE I HAVE HAD SINCE 2003 TO 2005.  I OWNED AN ANTIQUE SHOP/JUNQUE STORE.  I THOUGHT IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL THEN AND STILL DO.  IT IS A HEAVY PIECE OF GLASS.  I DONT KNOW IF YOU CAN CALL IT SLAG GLASS OR ART GLASS.  IT IS A COLORFUL PIECE OF GLASS AND THEN IT WAS FORMED INTO A DISH.  IT COULD BE USED FOR CANDY OR JUST AS A PIECE OF DECORATION.  
IT MEASURES 6 X 6 1/4

There is a chip out of one of the feet part to this dish.  It could be covered up easily with some kind of padding.  This padding would protect your furniture pieces from getting scratched as well.  The chip measures 1/2 inch on the underside of the dish.  Just look how magnificent the colors and pattern is.