THIS LARGE SAMOVAR IS 20 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND 24 INCHES HIGH.. THE HANDLED LID COVERS A 7 1/2 INCH OPENING. IT HAS SIDE HANDLES AND A SPIGET SPOUT AT THE BASE. INSIDE THE BASE IS A SHELF TO HOLD THE REMOVABLE HEATING ELEMENT. IN THIS CASE THE HEATING ITEM IS AN ORIGINAL STERNO NEVER USED. THIS SAMOVAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND READY TO BE USED.