The Stoneware gravy boat can go in the microwave for heating and the handle does not get hot to the touch, which is really a nice thing! The gravy boat comes with a drip plate because as we all know, it is inevitable on Thanksgiving or any holiday or any time you might use a gravy boat, the tablecloth gets the brunt of it! It holds over 2 cups. This is a larger gravy boat but it is so lightweight! Speckeled Blue Grey and Pumpkin.