Olive Wood Pestle & Mortar - Rustic Body

Dense, durable, solid olive wood is an excellent material for a mortar and pestle. The olive wood is tough and can crush ingredients needed for cooking. Release fragrant power from your herbs or spices resulting in more intense flavors. This is an efficient way of crushing or grinding ingredients for cooking such as fresh herbs, garlic, dried spices, and fresh pepper. No need to pull out the latest equipment only to tear it apart to clean and reassemble to put away. This ancient piece from the past has endured time for a reason. Features: Hand carved in Tunisia Rustic Mortar and Pestle Light wipe with olive oil to restore the wood to its original luster Made out of Mediterranean olive wood Care: Light wipe with olive oil to restore the wood to its original luster Do not put in the dish washer (hand wash only) Approximate Dimensions: Outer Diameter (OD): 5" Inner Diameter (ID): 3" Depth: 2.5" Pestle Length : 5.5" Weight: 1 lb