Key benefits Durable, temperature fired ceramic/stoneware construction for reliable heat performance. Vented lids reduce internal pressure for safer heating — helps prevent cracking or bursting during use. Nonslip bottom for stable placement and safer handling on counters and tables. Practical for both cooking and reheating: works with microwave and direct flame heat. Features and performance Material and process: temperature firing of ceramic/stoneware. This process produces a dense, heatresistant body ideal for flame cooking and microwave use. Vented lids: both lids include air holes to allow heat dissipation and to minimize pressure buildup, improving explosion and crackresistance during heating. Stability: nonslip base helps keep the piece secure on flat surfaces. Visible firing characteristics: temperature reduction flame can create local glaze variations, small black dots, and pore (stomata) particles. These are natural outcomes of the firing process and are not product defects. Stoneware note: this type of stoneware may show pore particles and glaze variation more noticeably than finer porcelains. Compatibility and use limitations Safe for microwave use. Suitable for direct flame (gas stove/open flame) cooking. Not compatible with induction cookers. Care and handling tips Expect natural glaze variations and small surface particles from the reduction firing process; these do not affect safety or function. Avoid use on induction cooktops. Use the vented lids when heating to allow steam to escape and reduce the risk of thermal shock. Practical use scenarios Simmering soups or stews directly over a gas flame with the vented lid to control steam release. Reheating prepared dishes in the microwave without risk of pressure buildup thanks to the lid vents. Serving hot dishes at the table: the nonslip bottom keeps the piece steady while presenting food. Note The appearancerelated marks described (local glaze defects, small black dots, and pore particles) are normal results of the temperature reduction firing process and are not considered flaws.