NoHard Anodised Aluminium tough and durable will not pit tarnish or corrode and will stay looking new for years It is a modern version of the traditional Indian patila or degchi a deep cooking vessel The elegant stewpot can be used for cooking as well as serving on the table It has 2 short strong comfortable and staycool plastic handles which are permanently riveted to the Pan The toughened Glass Lid of 4 mm THICK heatresistant glass with a strong stainless steel rim and staycool knob stops splatter of hot foods Suitable for use on domestic gas kerosene electric ceramic and halogen stoves