Le Creuset 2-3/4 Quart Round French Oven, Black Onyx Round, 2-3/4-quart French oven with hard-wearing, non-reactive enamel in black onyx--can be used in the oven or on the stovetop Cast iron provides superb heat retention and distribution--hand cast in one-of-a-kind sand mold Heavy, tight-fitting lid with phenolic knob is ovenproof to 375 degrees F Loop handles on either side for easy lifting Dishwasher safe, handwashing recommended; backed by limited lifetime warranty