Made in and imported from Spain. Terra cotta Cazuela cookware dishes. 8" in diameter. These are safe to be used in the oven, on top of the stove or in microwave. The dark color on bottom is normal after use on top of the stove. No chips or cracks. Good for making delicious Mexican dishes, shrimp scampi, gumbas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic oil), paella or even just for serving. Smoke and pet free home. Please see my other available Posts