This is Lava?s Signature Series oval 4-1/4 Qt. Dutch Oven. Its cooking area is 10-1/2 in. long, 8-1/4 in. wide and 6 in. tall and made expressly for creating culinary goodness. It is the perfect way to make a delicious soup or stew, bake a delicate casserole, roast a chicken, braise beef or slow cook pork or make delicious side dishes. It comes in many beautiful colors. Lava makes Dutch Ovens by sand-casting and hand-finishing the finest cast iron with three layers of beautiful porcelain enamel outside and a special chef preferred black matte finish inside. This finish is fired twice and bonded into the cast iron for maximum beauty, durability and cooking performance. Only the best cookware in the world is made this way. The premium enameled cast iron surface ensures that yummy entrees and side dishes, interesting appetizers or tempting desserts cook evenly, predictably and deliciously every time. This oval shaped pot?s integral cast iron handles make for easy handling. The perfect fitting, self-basting lid seals in flavor and goodness. Signature pots are dishwasher-safe and detergent compatible for fast and easy cleanup. This Lava pot is compatible with most cook top heating elements, ovens, and outdoor grills and temperature safe up to 500?F and offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty.