Decorative as well as practical this cheese board is colored and patterned by the natural grain of the wood, it is a truly beautiful piece of wood. Each cheese board has its own unique character and is unmatched in quality. The cutting board was hand made from massive trunk of the olive tree. Each piece of wood has a different structure and texture so that each board will look different and be a single object. Olive wood is ideal for food preparation as the natural oil content of olive wood means that it kills bacteria and is therefore more hygienic than other wood or plastic products. Dimensions -Length (handle included) : 9.4 inch / 24 cm -Width: 4.2 inch / 10.6 cm -Height: 0,5 inch / 1.3 cm Measurements are approximate as the olive wood is irregular, and you will never find two alike. It's important to wipe the board with olive oil now and then to maintain the surface and prevent it drying out. Care instructions ○○○○○○○○○○○ Rub your olive wood product with olive, peanut or sunflower oil once a month. Dip a paper towel into the oil and gently rub, using a circular motion, over the surface of the wood. Work the oil into the sides, top and bottom of the olive wood.