It is free of cracks and chips and sits flat. It has been stripped in a lye bath, cleaned and seasoned twice with Crisco in a 500 degree oven. It has tiny tiny pitting on he logo.
Measurements: 9 3/4" across the top, 8" cooking surface and is 2" deep. Some Cast Iron cookware can have discoloration and utensil marks, which will even out and darken with use.