"Don't be confused by any imitation, Lodge Cast-Iron Dutch Oven with Spiral Bail and Iron Lid are the cast iron cookware that set the standards. Lodge's closely held metallurgy and strict quality standards are what garnered this a ""Best Buy"" by Cook's Illustrated magazine. Like all Lodge Dutch ovens, this 5-quart cooker come complete with a cast iron lid featuring the raised Lodge logo. The original slow cooker, versions of this very cast iron oven have been a kitchen staple in American homes for more than 2 centuries. Wire bail with spiral handle for easy carrying. Seasoned cast iron construction means pan is ready to use right out of the box. Traditional Dutch oven design Ready-to-use, seasoned cast iron construction 5-quart capacity Cast-iron lid Wire bail with spiral handle Even gentle heating"