Made in Japan Mortar & Pestle (Suribachi & Surikogi) 4.92 Dia x 3.35 Inches, Food Grinding Bowl, Mino Ware Pottery from JapanTR37936

This Mortar is made in Gifu Japan, which is famous for its pottery products. The pottery products made in this region is called “Mino Ware”. This Mortar is Japanese traditional high-quality Mino Ware. Since the mortar is made of earthenware and is heavy, it is more likely to be damaged by impact than other earthenware products. We use bubble wrap for sturdy packaging, but if it is damaged, please contact us. Mortar is made of clay and fired at a higher temperature (between 1100 and 1300 degrees Celsius). Most of pottery is thick and heavy, so low and dull sound are made when tapping it, it does not allow light to pass through it. It has excellent water absorption and is made in glazed, so it is basically impervious to water. It is excellent in thermal conductivity, which makes it difficult to warm it up but has a capacity hardly getting cold.

• Traditional Japanese mortar, Japanese cypress wooden pestle set.
• Size: Dia 4.92 inches Height 3.35 inches, weight：approx. 0.97 lbs, Full capacity：approx. 22.0 fl.oz.
• The octopus arabesque pattern is a uniquely Japanese pattern that has existed since ancient times. The spout is small, so it looks stylish even when placed on the table as is, and it blends in with other tableware.
• Mortar material: Pottery, Texture Shiny outside. Pestle: Cypress, Dishwasher, microwave available, no direct fire or oven.
• Made in Japan: This Mortarl is made in Gifu Japan, which is famous for its pottery products.