Mortar Sesame Sauce Bowl White 12cm/4.7in | Mino Ware
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*The retail price has changed due to a price revision. (August 2025)
A must-have item
This mortar features a handle (pestle not included). 
The subdued grayish-white color is lovely, and the iron speckles peeking through add a touch of elegance.
Its smooth texture feels comfortable in your hand, and the handle allows you to grind ingredients steadily.
Use it as a dressing container or small bowl
Simply add green beans and seasonings to the mortar with ground sesame seeds, mix, and serve. It’s useful not only as a cooking tool but also as a serving dish.
Perfect for making homemade dressings and sauces, its compact size is convenient for grinding sesame seeds at the table or mashing ingredients for baby food. Use it creatively in a variety of ways.
| Size | Diameter: Approx. 12.0cm (approx. 15.0-15.5cm including handle) Height: Approx. 5.0cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 197g |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave: Yes (for warming) Dishwasher: No |
| Direct Flame Oven |
Direct Flame: No Oven × |
| Kiln Maker's Recommended Maintenance | ・After use, wash and thoroughly dry your vessel as soon as possible. Insufficient drying can lead to mold and odor. |
| Product Characteristics/ Handling Precautions |
・Because each vessel is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, and thickness. ・Pinholes may be present, and the pattern and color may vary. ・Because the vessel is non-absorbent, it is resistant to stains, mold, and other contaminants, making it easy to care for. ・Cracks in the surface glaze may occur during use, but this is not a crack or damage and does not affect use. ・Prices may be revised or adjusted by the artist or potter. |
Things to Know Before Purchasing
The unique character of each vessel is created by features not found in mass-produced items, such as spots, fading, uneven glaze, shading, and shape warping. The charm of handmade pottery lies in the fact that each piece is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and that they are not perfectly uniform. There are pinholes, crazing, or distortions. Enjoy the unique qualities of handmade pottery, and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter. [Individual Differences] 
Because each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, size, and shape. [Color Variations/Firing Variations] 
Since the glaze is carefully applied by hand, the application may not be uniform, resulting in uneven color. Firing temperatures also vary depending on the firing location in the kiln, resulting in uneven firing.
[Other Notes] 〇 Products that have passed inspection by the kiln or artist are inspected again before being delivered to customers.
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Mino Ware
Pottery produced in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture (Tajimi City, Toki City, Kani City, and Toki County), Japan's leading kiln-producing region. This region is home to kilns specializing in a wide variety of pottery, from everyday tableware to ceramic art.
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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.