The Artisan collection features cast iron cookware distributes and retains heat evenly. Dutch oven's include self-basting lids that creates a continuous basting environment. Each comes with generous oversized handles for a sturdy grip to increase mobility. The collection distributes and retains heats evenly. The Artisan Collection is long-lasting, rust-free, and is easy to clean. The heat retention of cast iron allows you to perform many cooking techniques, including sauteing, frying, searing, braising, stewing, roasting, broiling and baking.The original slow cooker has generous sized handles and distributes and retains heat evenlySelf-basting lid creates a continuous basting environmentPerfect for cooking, serving, and storageEasy to clean Non-stick surface and rust freeOven safe Hand wash recommendedDimensions: 10.8 inches x 11.5 inches x 11.8 inches