Japanese Mino-ware Ceramic Mortar, Black

Meet our Japanese Mino-ware Ceramic Mortar, Black, handcrafted in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, the production center of Mino-ware. The workshop was founded in 1908 and is Japan's largest producer of mortars with its proud history of handmade workmanship. This is a high quality mortar that shows the work of handcraftsmanship. The grindings are hand-applied one by one by craftsmen. The mortar is perfect for griding sesame seeds, sauce or dressing. The featured pestle is available for purchase separately. 

Dimension: approx. ⌀ 4.2" (10.7cm) x H 2.8" (7cm)

Glazed ceramic. Food-safe. Lead-free.

Made in Japan.