Made of cast iron- measures 5 ¾-in H, at lid, 11 ¼”H with handle x 9 ½-in L x 7 ½-in diameter Porcelain Enamel finish-interior and exterior, in 4 Gloss colors, and Matt blue-black outside, all with Matt Black enamel inside Humidifying for the home: a wood-heated home can be very dry and a stovetop humidifier or steamer teapot can add much-needed moisture to the environment Wire stay-cool handle- chrome-plated spring Handle stays cool when positioned upright Holds 2. 5 quarts of water, can be placed directly on the stovetop or used with a trivet