Ceramic Motoshige Suribachi Mortar – Small

<p><span>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 <em>suribachi)</em> features a silicone base to prevent slipping while in use. Pestle not included.</span></p> <p>Take a peek at how these pieces are made in this short video.</p> <p><span><span>About Suribachi and Surikogi</span><br/></span><span>A <em>suribachi</em> 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 </span><i><span>kushi no me - </span></i><span>help </span><span>bring out subtle aromatic compounds when worked with a wooden pestle, or </span><i><span>surikogi</span></i><span>.</span></p> <p><b>Materials: </b><span>Ceramic, silicone base<br/></span><b>Dimensions:<br/></b>Small<span>: 4.25" D x 2.5" H<br/></span>Medium<span>: 5.25" D x 3.5" H<br/></span><b>Care:</b> H<span>and wash with mild soap and a soft brush. Dry both mortar and pestle thoroughly before storing.<br/></span><i><span>Shimane, Japan</span></i></p>