Lao-style clay mortar/pestle

Handmade in Thailand of long-lasting clay, this is a traditional mortar & pestle used to make a wide range of Thai and Laotian dishes--see our recipe for som tum for a popular favorite. This mortar is a crude, simple fired clay, very "rustic" in apearance and definitely not a work of art; however, it's highly functional. Our clay mortar and pestle was featured in The New York Times Style Magazine. The mortar is 6.5 in. deep and 8 in. wide, with a capacity of approx 8 cups. The pestle is made of beechwood (as any other material would break the mortar) and is 11 in. long.