Caviar bowl

[1] Caviar is a highly perishable food and is therefore frequently served on ice,[2] especially if offered before dinner or in a buffet arrangement.

[3] The typical caviar bowl is therefore made of two parts, with the outer one, to be used for ice, made of fine materials (silver plate, nickel-plated brass) in a fancy and decorative shape.

[4] The smaller vessel, for the caviar, is made of glass or crystal and inserted into the outer one,[1] frequently has a lid.

[5] If the caviar is passed around during the dinner, the outer bowl with ice is not necessary.

[3] This article about kitchenware or a tool used in preparation or serving of food is a stub.