Motoshige Ceramic Suribachi Mortar

Product Information

• Brand:Motoshige Ceramic
• Material:Ceramics
• Product type:Mortar
• Country of origin:Japan
• Dimensions (approx):135 x 135 x 56 mm
• Item weight (approx):380 g
• Shipping weight (approx):480 g

Key Features

• This is a standard mortar.
• The comb patterns inside are manually made by craftsmen.
• It is an authentic mortar with good grinding functinality.
• As it is rather small, it is intended for grinding only sesame.
• The size is good for one servnig.

Use & Care

• 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 white powder (the powder is totally safe and harmless even when accidentally getting in mouth.)
• Compatible with microwaves, dishwashers, and boiling sterilization.
• The glass coating inside prevents water absorption and stains (except heavy stains) can be removed by washing with a sponge.
• When stains get stuck in the comb patterns, they can ve removed by scrubbing with a scourer.

Background

Motoshige Ceramic Co., Ltd. manufactures Suribachi mortars in Shimane Prefecture. All its products are made in Japan, ensuring excellent quality and food safety. Their artisans handcraft the grinding grooves, which provide a better grinding experience than machine-made grooves.