Our Indian Clay Biryani Pots are perfect for the slow-cooking dum pukht method which dates back to early sixteenth century, in which the dish is cooked in a sealed vessel. Length 5.25, Width 5.25, Height 3.73, Diameter 3.5 and Capacity 20oz (filled comfortably without overflowing). They are glazed on the inside using lead and cadmium free glazes making them waterproof, eco-friendly, and food safe. By tradition, there are no handle on the Pots so they have to be lifted by grabbing the rim or cupped in your hands. Will last many years with proper use and care (each piece comes with a product information sheet outlining the Uses and Care for the product). These Pots are hand crafted by our artisans in Tamil Nadu, India with natural clay of the region, giving it various shades of reddish-brown colors.