The Williams Sonoma Marble Spoon Rest has a silken matte finish and should be hand-washed with mild soap and water, then towel-dried with a soft cloth.
Do not place it in the dishwasher.
Do not submerge it in water.
Yes, it is designed with a deep bowl for containing drips from cooking tools.
Its matte white marble with pale grey veining is designed to blend beautifully with a wide array of kitchen styles.