{"product_id":"cosmos-design-carved-black-soapstone-mortar-pestle-5-x-2","title":"Cosmos Design Carved Black Soapstone Mortar \u0026 Pestle 5\" x 2\"","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis hand-carved mortar and pestle set is crafted from natural black soapstone, a dense, smooth stone valued for grinding and blending. At approximately 5 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall, it's sized for grinding herbs, spices, resins, or small botanicals by hand, finished with a carved cosmos design around the exterior that sets it apart from plainer soapstone mortars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe cosmos design carved into this mortar's exterior is a decorative, celestial-inspired pattern, included for its visual character rather than any guaranteed effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhat this piece reliably delivers is a dense, roomy grinding surface with enough capacity for a full batch of dried herbs or whole spices, without sacrificing the fine control a smaller mortar offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBrowse more carved soapstone pieces in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mortar-pestle\" title=\"Mortar \u0026amp; Pestle | Stone Herb Grinders for Kitchen \u0026amp; Ritual\"\u003eMortar \u0026amp; Pestle collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ritual-kits-tools-spell-supplies\" title=\"Ritual Kits \u0026amp; Spell Supplies | Spiritual Tools \u0026amp; Altar Supplies\"\u003eRitual Kits \u0026amp; Spell Supplies collection\u003c\/a\u003e for altar-ready tools to pair alongside it. Its larger bowl also makes it a practical option if you tend to prep bigger batches of dried herbs or spice blends rather than just a pinch at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEach piece is carved individually, so slight variations in color, veining, and shape are natural and expected, making this a genuinely one-of-a-kind piece for a gift or a personal collection. Its wider bowl also gives you more room to work a pestle in a full circular motion, which can make grinding larger batches of dried herbs or whole spices feel less cramped than in a smaller mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTo use it, rinse and dry it before first use, then hand-wash with warm water and a soft brush after each session; avoid soaking or dishwashers, and keep a separate set for edible versus non-edible mixtures. With that kind of care, a soapstone piece like this one should keep its smooth grinding surface and carved detailing for years of regular use around the kitchen or a personal herbal setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Modern Aromatherapy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44912979738876,"sku":"sku-42281057452276","price":36.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/8900\/1212\/files\/cosmos-carved-black-soapstone-mortar-pestle-5x2.jpg?v=1788694013","url":"https:\/\/modernaromatherapy.com\/products\/cosmos-design-carved-black-soapstone-mortar-pestle-5-x-2","provider":"Modern Aromatherapy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}