8.6 inch Molcajete Mortar and Pestle with Pig Design, Mexican Handmade with Lava Stone Ideal as Herb Bowl, Spice Grinder, Volcanic Stone

What i expected, good quality

Excelente tamaño y de buena calidad en general. La piedra es mas porosa de lo normal, es el único problema que le veo, pienso que con el uso tendrá solución. Le di varias talladas con arroz crudo para curarlo y también lo talle con un cepillo pequeño de metal para tratar de “pulir” lo mas posible la superficie interna. Por 40 dolares vale la pena, me llego al dia siguiente que lo pedí. En general todo excelente.

Love it. It was def. work to season it, but so worth it. Foods taste so much better made in this. 👍🏽

It's such a gorgeous piece. I am almost hesitant to use it vs placing it as a show piece. The bowl is a perfect size for my use, wonderful lava stone material, and very sturdy. Even the pestle is ergonomic, of the same hard material, and beautiful like the mortar. I can even feel/see the chisel marks around the exterior of the basin and the natural unevenness at the top of the bowl (pictured). That's definitely a 'real stone' material hint. It even smells good. Unsure what else the seller sells, but there's a wonderful scent emanating from it. Just a little happy bonus there! Wonderful buy!

Like a few others, this unit came in damaged with one leg broken off. The paper packing around it just isn't sufficient for the travels from the seller to the buyer. It was a bit disappointing but I decided to glue it and see if it would hold. After seasoning it, cleaning it, and making a fresh batch of salsa it held on its own. I am good with keeping it and feel the "blemish" is part of its uniqueness. The pestle is a bit wide and may be a little awkward for some people.

Bought as a gift. Didn't realize there is a seasoning process before you can use it. Several methods are available online. It does take some elbow grease to go through the process and I did feel it for a few days...Not indicative of this maker, just the product in general. Well made and very heavy. Will certainly spice up your parties and make for a festive serving dish as well!!!

I love it! Beautiful piece of work.Still in process of curing.

I was in a process of curing it and this happened. I'm sad, I never had this problem before.