Indispensable for crushing herbs and spices to release their full flavors, this classic tool remains the best possible choice for pounding an authentic pesto sauce. Heavy and stable, the mortar is carved from a single piece of fine Italian Carrara marble. Its unpolished rock-hard surface promotes efficient grinding. Four integral “ears" function as handles. The pestle is crafted of solid beech. 7" diam. mortar, 7" long pestle. Made in Italy. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.