Japanese Ceramic Suribachi Mortar Bowl Vtg Pottery Yakimono Sesame Spices PY460 kashibachi Packed weight: 430 grams

Packed weight: 430  grams

Item weight:  604 grams

This is a Buddhism paper in the shape of flower petals called Sange

Packed weight: 1165 grams

Lidded box with metal handles

Japanese Ceramic Suribachi Mortar Bowl Vtg Pottery Yakimono Sesame Spices PY460 kashibachi Packed weight: 430 gramsVtg Japanese Ceramic Mortar Grinding Bowl This is a vintage Japanese ceramic mortar (suribachi) for spices and sesame in a terracotta brown color. A fine system of grooves is carved into the bowl. This is a typical ceramic mortar commonly used in Japan and would be used with a wooden or stone pestle. This bowl is perfect for grinding and milling spices and herbs to preserve their flavor and freshness for food and medicines. A pestle is not included.