These 'Big Saucers', although square, are like conventional saucers because of the circular depression in the center of each. While the depressions are too small to cradle coffee mugs, they are just right for ceramic or glassware pieces that have small bases. At 5 to 6" square, alternatetively, they can be used as spoon rests (with a reservoir to catch any escaping juices from the spoon), bases for columnar candles or ?