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Is it ceramic or metal? On the inside is there any oily residue?
The reason I was asking there were many different inventions/pieces made to "slow down" the flow of liquids/oils...like the spacing in the object you are displaying for purposes other than decorative. Is there any smell to the interior/hollow area?