Japanese Mochi-Tsuki Usu, Antique Rice Mortar, late Meiji period.

Beautifully weathered wood, a unique and sought-after interior piece, steeped in history.

Dimensions: height 52 cm, diameter 56 cm. Weight: 70 kg.

This authentic solid wood mortar is a beautiful decorative element in a stylish interior and is perfect as a plant or flower holder.

This rice mortar was traditionally used in the making of mochi, a Japanese rice dessert. Mochi is made by pounding glutinous rice into a sticky dough ball. Using a wooden pestle, the rice is pounded and kneaded into a sticky mass. This process requires strength and patience, as the rice grains must be thoroughly processed into a cohesive dough.

This item can be picked up in our store in Antwerp, Belgium.

Worldwide shipping is possible by arrangement.

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