Just like any box, it can be use to keep something else other than candy. Size: Base is 8" square; top is about 2.5" high. Lots of design and curves. What you may see as an imperfection is the nature of the barley and wheat. It is known that during the colonial time in South America, the stalk of barley and wheat was commonly used to decorate religious objects. Fifty years ago, in the South Western area of Colombia, some artisans started to revive this type of art by creating beautiful landscapes of their land using barley and wheat stalk designs and gluing them on wood. This art has been passed on, has evolved and has been perfected. It is unique.