Black Crystal Mortar and Hinoki Wood Pestle Set
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Free shipping on orders USD $199+
This 'Black Crystal' mortar and pestle set combines a traditional Japanese Suribachi (pottery mortar bowl) with a conventional artisan-made pestle. The handcrafted bowl comes from the kilns of Japan's Mino region, where artisans have created examples like this for hundreds of years. Slanted grooves are carefully carved in the bowl's interior to speed up the grinding of spices, nuts, and seeds, while the exterior of the bowl is sealed with a charcoal-brown glaze. The bowl's broad pedestal base is left clear-sealed, showcasing the rich, earthy, fired clay. The convenient pouring spout makes transferring liquids like salad dressings and sauces easy.
The wooden pestle, or surikogi, is specially engineered for this bowl. The smooth pestles are crafted from Japanese Cyprus, which is referred to as 'hinoki' in Japan. Hinoki wood is valued for its delicate fragrance, antibacterial properties, and ability to dry quickly. The convenient cord in the pestle's handle makes storage and drying simple.
This set makes a beautiful gift and a wonderful addition to any cultured kitchen.
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Mino Ware
Mino Ware
Mino ware refers to pottery traditionally made in Japan’s eastern Gifu Prefecture, primarily in Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kani. This ancient method of producing elegant, durable ceramics has roots going back over 1300 years to Japan’s Kofun period in the 7th century. Typically found nested into the mountainsides, the unique kilns used to produce Mino ware are often referred to as anagama kilns, and the master artisans producing these stunning products continue to adhere to rigid standards to produce only the highest quality ceramics.We offer a flat rate of USD $25 for shipping to the U.S., and Free Shipping on orders over USD $199.
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