The original BEKA NORI mortar is an essential tool for crushing herbs, spices and ingredients of oriental cuisine. It is also suitable for making pesto. Mortar and pestle made of crude cast iron, treated with oil. The mallet has a copper knob. It can be used for most dry herbs and spices such as pepper, oregano, tarragon, thyme, etc. but please do not grind salt and spices containing salt as this could lead to corrosion. Weight without / with mallet approx. 0.6 / 1.2 kg. Dimensions: 11.5 x h. 5.5 cm.