Made with high walls and a tight-fitting lid, this pan is designed to mold and slow cook terrines for a compact, evenly cooked and sliceable loaf. Like Le Creuset's famed cookware, the pan is made of cast iron with excellent heat retention and distribution. The enamel glaze in a warm, oyster-inspired grey makes the pan impervious to stains and odors and chip-, crack- and scratch-resistant. Try your hand at a classic terrine or use the pan to bake bread, custard, lasagna or meatloaf.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.