Handmade Nishiki Ume 16cm Mortar with Made In Japan Pestle,

(Mortar) diameter approx. 160mm x height 82mm, (pestle) length 240mm Weight: (mortar) 490g, (pestle) 60g Material: (mortar) ceramic, (pestle) wood Both the mortar and pestle are made in Japan [Recommended for pottery fans] This hand-painted red plum blossom is reminiscent of the Rinpa school. It can be used as a mortar or as a serving dish. The hand-painted red plum blossoms are reminiscent of the Rinpa school. Enjoy using it as a mortar or a serving dish. Made using the Japanese pottery technique of applying a transparent glassy glaze over a white decorative clay, the glassy surface has subtle cracks known as "kannyu," a design beloved by connoisseurs. These glass cracks occur due to differences in the rate of expansion and contraction of minerals as the pottery cools after being removed from the kiln, and have long been prized as a distinctive feature of earthenware. The fact that it is a practical pottery mortar adds to its appeal. Highly recommended for pottery enthusiasts.