Make quick work of seeds and spices with this modern update of the traditional Japanese mortar-and-pestle combination. Designed to bring age-old handicrafts to contemporary kitchens and beautiful enough to double as a serving vessel, this mortar (or suribachi) features a silicone base to prevent slipping while in use. Pestle not included.

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About Suribachi and Surikogi
A suribachi is a sturdy Japanese mortar with an unglazed interior featuring numerous small grooves designed to mash and bruise seeds, herbs and spices more efficiently. These ridges - called kushi no me - help bring out subtle aromatic compounds when worked with a wooden pestle, or surikogi.

Materials: Ceramic, silicone base
Dimensions:
Small: 4.25" D x 2.5" H
Medium: 5.25" D x 3.5" H
Care: Hand wash with mild soap and a soft brush. Dry both mortar and pestle thoroughly before storing.
Shimane, Japan