It's a cute earthenware pot. It's large, so it will be useful for stews and pot-au-feu in the coming season. Just placing it on top of a wood-burning stove makes a nice picture. It also has excellent heat retention, so I think it will be useful for various things. Please be careful of dry firing and sudden temperature changes. This is an old item, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about details.