Mino Ware Made in Japan Ripple Ridge Mortar & Pestle (Suribachi & Surikogi) Set Small 5.91inches, for Both Right and Left Handed, Black, Authentic Pottery

Size : Dia 5.91 inches Height 2.56 inches, Weight：approx. 1.13 lbs, Full Capacity：approx.18.6 fl.oz. Material : Pottery, Texture Shiny outside. Dishwasher, microwave available, no direct fire or oven. Handmade Ripple Ridge Mortar and Japanese cypress wooden pestle set for Right-handed and Left-handed people. This original waved mortar was designed by Japanese pottery, Yamagata Touen, which has a great history since 1794. The seventh generation, Tomoya Kato, has invented this special functional mortar after 9 years of trials and errors. This waved mortar helps keep ingredients stay on the bottom instead of going up around the mortar which makes it easy and faster to grind. Food can be ground with more freshness due to less heat from rubbing Also this mortar is perfect for elderly people or those that want to minimize cooking time as it features ripple ridges that can keep ingredients on the bottom when grinding and have stronger friction, making it easier and faster to grind. Additionally, mortars are usually designed for right-handed individuals as it requires clockwise grinding but the ripple ridges can be ground both ways, The size is perfect for grinding sesame seeds, Chinese yams, herbs and more., Weight: 1.56969130544 Pounds, Manufacturer: Mino ware