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Grinding and Crushing
This pestle is made from domestic beech wood. 
The perfect size to use with the medium or small Motoshige mortar. With its smooth texture and simple, easy-to-grip shape, it's incredibly comfortable to use. It's an essential tool for grinding sesame seeds, mashing boiled eggs, and mashing potatoes. 
| Size | Length: Approx. 18.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 50 g |
| Material | Japanese Beech Wood |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave × Dishwasher × |
| Direct Flame Oven |
Direct Flame × Oven × |
| Manufacturer's Recommended Maintenance | - After use, promptly clean and dry thoroughly. Insufficient drying may result in mold or stains. |
| Product Characteristics/ Handling Precautions |
・Since each piece is handmade using natural wood, the wood's surface texture (color, grain, etc.) will vary. Sizes may also vary slightly. ・Avoid prolonged soaking in water. ・Leaving the product in water for a long time after use with oily or strongly colored ingredients may cause pigmentation or staining. ・Prices may be revised or adjusted by the artist or potter. |
Things to Know Before Purchasing
Because the product is made from natural materials, each piece has its own unique texture, and the longer you use it, the more its beauty will increase. Each piece is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and the fact that no two pieces are exactly alike is the charm of handmade products. These are just some of the unique characteristics of handmade tableware, so enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter. [Individual Differences] 
Since each piece is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, thickness, etc. [Wood Grain] 
As this is a natural material, each piece has its own unique texture.
[Other Notes] 〇 Products that have passed inspection by the pottery manufacturer or artist are inspected again before being delivered to customers.
■ For more information, please click here. Characteristics of Tableware and Things to Know When Purchasing
About the Series
This product is available in different sizes. 
We also have a mortar that can be used in conjunction with the pestle.
■Other products are listed here. We hope you find your favorite. Motosige List Page 
Motosige
Founded in 1925 in Shimane Prefecture, Motosige specializes in mortars and graters. While carrying on the traditions of Iwami ware, the company strives to create functional, long-lasting tools.
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Kiln owner's recommendation for maintenance
-After use, wash the pot as soon as possible, dry it thoroughly, and store it in a dry place. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odor.
Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions
-There may be tiny holes. Patterns, and colors may vary.
-The surface of the items may have very small "black spots" or "paint splashes" or "pinholes that do not reach the base of the items.
-This product is recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handmade products with a different look and feel for each piece.
-The surface of the glaze may be cracked during use, but this is not a crack or breakage and will not interfere with its use.
-Prices are subject to review and revision by artists and potters.
What you need to know before purchasing
-The charm of handmade items lies in the fact that no two items are exactly alike, with tiny holes, cracked patterns, distortions, and the like, and that the colors, size, and shape of each piece vary slightly from one to another..
-The coloring, size, and shape of each piece is slightly different, and the charm of handmade items lies in the fact that they are not exactly the same.
-The finish is relatively uniform, but because it is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, color, and so on.