Motoshige Ceramic Blue Suribachi Mortar 12cm

This Vivid Blue Mortar Is Perfect For Serving Food And Has The Same Functionality As A Standard Mortar. Hand Crafted Comb Patterns Make Grinding Easy While A Silicon Rubber Base Prevents The Table From Getting Scratched. The White Circle Trace Inside Is Powder That Prevents Mortars Sticking When Nested For Baking. Before First Use, Wash Inside With A Scourer To Remove The White Powder, Which Is Totally Safe And Harmless Even If Accidentally Consumed. The Glass Coating Inside Prevents Water Absorption And Most Stains Can Be Removed With A Sponge. Heavy Stains Can Be Removed By Scrubbing With A Scourer. The Mortar Is Compatible With Microwaves, Dishwashers And Boiling Sterilization. Size 4 And 5 Are Intended For Grinding Only Sesame, While Size 6 And 7 Are More Appropriate For Mixing Ingredients. For Use With At Least 5 Servings, Size 8 Is Recommended. Motoshige Ceramic Co., Ltd. Of Shimane Prefecture Is One Of The Best Manufacturers Of Suribachi Mortars In Japan. Their Products Are Made With Craftsmanship And Provide More Smooth Grinding Than The Ones Made By Die Cutting.