Le Creuset Stoneware 9 3/4-Inch Pasta Bowl, Cassis High-quality exterior enamel protects against metal marks and other damage Hard-wearing, impermeable finish fired at temperatures as high as 2192f is safe for cutting on with knives Unmatched thermal resistance from -65f to 500f  safe for the freezer, microwave, oven, broiler and dishwasher Less than 1% porosity, blocking moisture absorption which can lead to cracking, crazing and rippling along the interior Unique clay mixture creates a very dense material when fired, maintaining even temperatures and preventing scorching