This is what they call a true natural tagine. It is so beautiful, fragile yet very strong you can use it on the stove top at a low heat, in the oven (up to 350F) as well as on any grill. This tagine needs to be seasoned before first use. This process ensures long life and strength and adds a typical earthy tagine flavor to your cooking. The tagine is handmade; hand shaped into its form; therefore, the uneven and asymmetrical shape which is typical. This tagine is food safe, but it is not dishwasher safe.