Suribachi (すり鉢・擂り鉢)

A mortar bowl with parallel incised grooves (櫛目 / kushime) on the interior that create an abrasive surface. Suribachi, literally "rubbing bowls," are used for grinding sesame seeds into a paste or mixing miso with other ingredients. Brown glazes and slips are common exterior treatments (Ross 2012:13-14; Simpson et al. 2014:58,89).

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Interior of Suribachi (grinding bowl) [1]

Interior of Suribachi (grinding bowl) [1]

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Side of Suribachi (grinding bowl) [2]

Side of Suribachi (grinding bowl) [2]

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