Hi, Karen. I would be cautious about baking in that pan, Karen. Given that it has no markings, you can't be sure that the glaze doesn't contain lead, which is often the case for decorative ceramics of unknown origin. If you do bake in it, make sure you don't use acidic ingredients; they can leach lead out of the glaze. Otherwise, your idea was correct; also, maybe place on a lower rack in the oven. Susan

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