Hand Carved Solid Genuine Natural Granite</br>Mortar is about 7.9" Diam. x4.75" H?? Pestle is about 5"L</br>Heavy weight and well balanced.</br>Any color variation is its own uniqueness</br>Hand Wash only</br></br>Product Description</br></br>The premium natural quality of this 100% hand-carved solid granite mortar & pestle is heavy?? well balanced and suitable for rigorous pounding and grinding?? while the pestle design allows for easy maneuvering and effortless grinding. Granite is non-porous which allows for extracting the oils from herbs and spices without the oils being absorbed into the stone. This is an important tool for top chefs worldwide. What sets it apart from others is the generous capacity.</br><br/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY1DQT2b