Late Meiji Period Japanese Mochi-Tsuki Usu Rice Mortar, 1890s

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Minimalist, solid wooden Japanese rice mortar, circa 1900.

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

… Read more Minimalist, solid wooden Japanese rice mortar, circa 1900.

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

Dimensions: height 54 cm, diameter 56 cm. Weight: 70 kg.

This Mochi-Tsuki Usu features a carved handle at the bottom.

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. See less