1. Made of nice quality of porcelain, comfortable for using. 2. Porcelain mortar and pestle set provides a simple way to crush and grind seeds, easy grip with comfort, unglazed pestle tip gives a slightly rough finish for better grinding. 3. The mortar comes with a flat and unglazed bottom for stability. 4. Nice mortar with a pouring lip which also serves to hold the coordinating pestle in place. 5. Perfect for grinding species, herbs, medicine, or other substance.