Ceramic Motoshige Suribachi Mortar

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.

Take a peek at how these pieces are made in?this short video.

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