This is a Staub rice pot. You can cook rice in it and use it as a serving dish. It has been used, but there are no noticeable scratches, chips, or cracks. -- staub Staub "La Cocotte de GOHAN Gray S 12cm" Rice Pot, Rice Cooker, 1 go (approx. 1 cup), Cast Iron Enamel Pot, Rice Cooker A small gray cast iron pot made in France. - Brand: STAUB - Color: Gray - Country of Manufacture: France - Material: Cast Iron - Size: Small Thank you for looking.