This little tiny cauldron is adorable. This is not large or even medium size. I measured it and the description is accurate. This will do a good job of holding loose incense, cones, or loose herbs like sage. It’s also a good place to smudge out a sage wand. I wouldn’t use it as a kerosene smudge pot. It may not be actual cast iron I’m not sure...and if it’s heavy stone pottery it could explode if you put fire and oil in it. Saw some folks felt they got a pot with paint on it. Mine doesn’t appear to be painted. It’s heavy enough that it could be actual cast iron. If you are looking for something to put on an alter that can be utilized in ritual for small burning this is great, if you are trying to brew Poly juice potion lol this isn’t that kind of cauldron.