This handmade lathe product is made of Finnish curly birch. 
 
The product is suitable for grinding spices and herbs. This brings out the aromas of spices and herbs.
 
Place the herbs to be crushed in the mortar (a small amount at a time) and then place it on the palm of your left hand. With the palm of the right hand, the arm of the mortar is pressed and moved in a rotating motion so that the palm at the same time protects the mouth of the mortar. 
 
The product has been treated with wood oil that dries completely on the outside and top of the inside. The bottom of the inside surface  as well as the crusher part of the shaft are untreated. 
 
The mortar can be cleaned with a dry brush on the inside and a damp towel can be used to clean the outside.
 
Dimensions:
Width: 65mm
Height: 60mm
Length of the crusher: 78mm
 
 Weight: approx. 105g
 
 Manufacturer: Pekka Kukko
 Country of manufacture: Finland