This whimsical Pomaireware Pot is a great collector's item and utilitarian, perfect for slow cooking soups, stews, and casseroles. The pot holds 2 qt and is 15 in from head to tail, 8 in wide and 7.75 high and made of unglazed earthenware, thick and good at even heat distribution. They can be used in the oven, on a stove top, over a an open flame or even on charcoal, for roasting, boiling or simmering, and for serving. It keeps food warm for a long time. The outside finish is the result of a smoking process which results in an uneven dark brown exterior.