THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL RED TERRE D'UMBRIA COVERED TERRACOTTA COOKING POT. THIS IS GOOD FOR ALL TYPES OF SLOW COOKING AT LOW TEMPERATURES IN AN ELECTRIC OVEN, A MICROWAVE OR ON A LOW FLAME. TERRECOTTA ENCOURAGES AN EXCHANGE OF FLAVOURS, ENHANCES AROMAS AND IMPARTS A SPECIAL TASTE TO FOOD. THIS WAS MADE IN ITALY. IT MEASURES 6" TALL WITH LID OFF AND 6" IN DIAMETER AT THE TOP. IT HOLDS 10 CUPS.