Also known as: 乳鉢, 杵臼, 臼, 研缽, 捣蒜器
A vessel with a bowl-shaped depression in which substances can be ground and mixed using a Pestle.
A special mortar called an usu is used in traditional Japanese Mochitsuki (Mochi-pounding).
For ranged weapon, see Mortar (Weapon).
See also
- Mochitsuki (Mochi-pounding)
- Yagen (Tool)