Cooks in Europe have long favoured ceramic mortars and pestles for making pesto (in Italy) and picadas (in Spain). 

Ceramic works particularly well with garlic, nuts, herbs and bread. In Thailand, a ceramic mortar and pestle is generally used to lightly bruise ingredients for green papaya salad

Approximate measurements: 13.5cm Dia. x 6.5cm (H)

As an original product of significant age, some variation between items may occur.