Black Clay, La Chamba Flat Stew Pot - Medium - 3 Quarts Made of unglazed clay making them completely natural and safe and containing no toxins or lead - Capacity 3 Quarts Can be used in the oven, microwave, or gas and electric stovetops, and can go directly to the table for a sophisticated presentation The pieces heat very evenly and retain heat for a long period, and the porous nature of the unglazed clay allows the slow evaporation of steam and produce food that is healthier, tastier, and moist using less fat Totally handmade in the traditional manner, by families in a small village on the banks of the Magdalena River in Central Colombia, with each piece being hand burnished with a stone, then fired giving them the distinctive black color and elegant look Each piece comes with a product information sheet outlining the Uses and Care for the product