Named after the French word for night, inky blue enamel glazes Le Creuset's ceramic loaf pan with a durable finish that resists scratches and stains. Based on vintage designs from the company's early days, the pan features traditional styling with scalloped handles. The versatile baking dish's sturdy stoneware construction maintains an even temperature, making it a natural for quick breads, meatloaf or pound cake. Resisting moisture absorption, cracking and crazing, the pan releases foods easily and brings jewel-tone color to the table.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.