Unique in all the world, our Tavernware Dinnerware is so special, no pottery has ever made it before! Extra hand finishing on this amazing glaze is required to give it a warm, slightly worn appeal. The rich mahogany clay base peeks out here & there--but don't worry--it is all fully sealed and fired right up to nearly 2300 degrees so that nothing can ever leach in (or out!) As always, our pottery is lead free and made from basically fire-dirt-water. And with a little help from our Master Potters. Go on. You know you want to!