Made in Japan Mortar and Pestle (Suribachi and Surikogi) Set Authentic Mino Ware Pottery Small 5.98 inches Pale Blue-Green with Arabesque Pattern M882-50

Mino ware refers to the great tradition and classical style of Japanese pottery. With a long history dating back over 1300 years, it is both an art form and a functional craft that produces practical items for daily use. It was traditional craftwork by The Ministry of International Trade and Industry in 1978. Today the Mino region still produces over 50% of the pottery made in Japan. In the rich and complex world of Japanese arts and aesthetics, Minoyaki is of great cultural value. The gentle and atmospheric design that only Mino ware can offer will make your dining table more enjoyable.

• Size : Dia 5.98 inches Height 2.6 inches, Weight：approx. 1.07 lbs, Full Capacity：approx. 18.6 fl.oz.
• Material : Pottery, Texture Shiny outside. Dishwasher, microwave available, no direct fire or oven.
• Handmade traditional Japanese beautiful arabesque pattern mortar and Japanese cypress wooden pestle set.
• Great to grinds ingredients into a fine paste or powder. It is perfect for a sesame grinder. This sophisticated design allows you to bring this mortar onto the table right after grinding your ingredients or making dressing. You can also use this as a multiple bowl. Pottery products are often easy to absorb moisture and that triggers color change on the bowl. Great for gifts.
• This Mortarl 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.