This stoneware crock is sure to please and will be a beautiful accessory for your kitchen.This crock is dishwasher, microwave and oven safe for easy cleaning and years of use.The crock was designed to be just the right size to hold your kitchen utensils, such as spatulas, spoons and whisks without taking up too much room on your countertop, it also functions great as a wine bucket.Offered by American mug pottery this crock is hand made in East Liverpool, Ohio.East Liverpool, Ohio was once known as the pottery capital of the world before companies began to outsource their production to China and other foreign countries.This crock is handcrafted in quality stoneware the old-fashioned way.Each crock is made using the slip-cast method, finished by hand and kiln-fired in a factory that was built in the early 1900s.All crocks have been tested to be lead and cadmium free for your families safety.