Arita-yaki, Kazangama kiln Size: Approximately 18.5 x 9 cm This is a refined, timelessすりばち (mortar) with a pattern in indigo blue on white porcelain. It's a convenient size and can be used for serving side dishes or as a bowl for noodles. It has a beautiful luster and is in good condition. There is some discoloration from use for grinding sesame seeds (last two images). Please consider purchasing if you understand that this is a home-stored item. I also have other vintage items for sale under #komorebiRetro! #komorebiRetro Showa Retro Indigo Blue Japanese Food Japanese Cuisine Medium Bowl Serving Bowl Simmered Dishes Japanese Tableware Claska Tennen Seikatsu (Natural Living) Soma-yaki Arita-yaki Hasami-yaki Imari-yaki Seto-yaki Mino-yaki Koransha KEYUCA madu Fukagawa Seiji Hakusan Toki Yachimun Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Antique Flea Market Antique Showa Retro Material...Ceramic