Formed and finished by hand, this baking dish serves up excellent results along with elegant style. The dish is made of mineral-rich clay from the Burgundy region of France, renowned for its ability to diffuse heat gently and evenly. A scratch- and chip-resistant glaze coats the casserole dish in glossy color, playing up its clean lines, graceful handles and deep profile. The naturally non-stick and metal utensil-safe pan makes serving a breeze and cleanup a snap.Crafted in France since 1850, Emile Henry ceramics embrace modern technology to deliver products that can withstand all oven cooking temperatures, absorbing, distributing and retaining heat evenly.