This large-capacity stockpot is fashioned with tall, straight sides, making it ideal for seafood boils as well as generously sized batches of soup, stock and pasta. The durable carbon steel pot finished in a non-reactive white finish showcases an elegant drawing of a shrimp, the company name and founding year in contrasting black. Lightweight, fast-heating and responsive, the pot features a tight-fitting lid, chip-preventing stainless steel rim and easy-grip loop handles.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and performance.