RSVP International Black Marble Mortar & Pestle
Pestle (crushing stick):
- 4-3/4 inch long
- 1-3/4 inch diameter
- Polished until wide rounded end, which is sanded
Mortar (bowl):
- Has a slightly angled front-to-back height (2″ to 2-1/4″ high)
- 4-1/2 inch diameter
- 6 ounces
- Polished on outside, brushed on inside
Strength and weight are assets in heavy duty spice grinding, and marble offers both--the solid 1.78 pounds of this set is contained in the mortar alone, the pestle weighing 0.9 pounds.