Large Black Marble Mortar and Pestle Set - Handmade Soapstone Kitchen Decor 5" Large 5" Handmade Black Soapstone Mortar and Pestle - Kitchen Herb and Spice Grinder Decorative Handmade Set Elegance in Simplicity, Lovely Gift for The Home. A mortar and pestle is a tool used to crush, grind, and mix solid substances. The pestle is a heavy bat-shaped object, the end of which is used for crushing and grinding. The mortar is a bowl, typically made of hard wood, ceramic or stone. The substance to be ground is placed in the mortar and ground, crushed or mixed with the pestle. ? Mortar (bowl) Width: 5? ? Height: 3? ? Pestle length: 5? ? Weight : 3 lbs. ? Handcrafted In India ? Please note that all natural stone items are never identical some stone color variation are expected - not for dishwasher use. ??? Please look closely at photos as part of item description, the product in the images is similar the one you will receive and is sold "as is". Please review the description and the images prior to purchasing to ensure this item meets your satisfaction. We welcome you to contact us if you have further questions about this item ??? We value your business, thank your interest, and welcome questions (description exceeds maximum possible length)