Английская Википедия:Caviar bowl
The caviar bowl is a piece of tableware used for serving caviar.Шаблон:Sfn Caviar is a highly perishable food and is therefore frequently served on ice,Шаблон:Sfn especially if offered before dinner or in a buffet arrangement.Шаблон:Sfn 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. The outer bowl can be used on its own for other dishes.Шаблон:Sfn Occasionally, the outer bowl is made of wood.Шаблон:Sfn
The smaller vessel, for the caviar, is made of glass or crystal and inserted into the outer one,Шаблон:Sfn frequently has a lid. Its size is small, suitable typically for up to six servings (standard serving size is 50 grams, about 2 ounces),Шаблон:Sfn usually the inner container is designed for just 1-4 servings.Шаблон:Sfn If the caviar is passed around during the dinner, the outer bowl with ice is not necessary.Шаблон:Sfn
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