Carved of soapstone, this wonderful mortar and pestle set brings to your kitchen, alchemical, and ritual crafts a tool that feels as though it is still rooted deep in the earth. Plain of design, it features no intricate carvings or adornments, showing only a smooth surface on its sides and the vibrant swirls of natural muted colors that are born naturally within the earth. With soft yellows, browns, reds and greens all mingling in veins and speckled surfaces, it is as though the earth itself has extended a hand to hold your herbs and minerals as you prepare them. The mortar sits 2 1/2" high and 4" wide, with a3 1/4" diameter mouth, while the pestle extends 3 3/4" long.
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