Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio | Black Glaze Spouted Mortar with Pestle

Babakatsufumi Toukoubou, a pottery studio in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery created by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba is simple, yet has individuality. All glazes are handmade, conveying his passion and dedication to pottery. These pieces are sure to be cherished in various aspects of daily life for a long time.

"Simple and Enduring."

This motto is highly valued at Babakatsufumi Toukoubou, and it perfectly matches their products.

Mortar with a Spout and No Grooves

Unlike typical mortars with grooves, the interior has no grooves, instead featuring a unique finish with only a rough, fine texture. This texture allows for effective grinding even without grooves. Since there are no grooves, food doesn't get stuck, allowing for stress-free grinding and easy removal of ingredients. Cleanup after cooking is also very easy. It can smoothly grind sesame seeds, spices, nuts, and even sticky ingredients like yams. The calm appearance of the black glaze makes it perfect for serving ground ingredients directly to the table as a dish.

Crush, Grind, Mix, and Pour

Thanks to its spout design, grated ingredients or mixed dressings can be poured directly. The deep bowl is easy to use for mixing and blending, fulfilling the roles of a "mortar + bowl + pouring vessel" all in one, allowing you to "crush, grind, mix, and pour." This mortar is versatile for a wide range of dishes, both Japanese and Western, as well as desserts, and can handle everything from cooking to serving.

The pestle is made from teak wood, known as one of the world's three great hardwoods. The appeal of teak lies in its durability and ease of handling, owing to its high natural oil content. Renowned as shipbuilding timber, it boasts excellent water resistance and durability, making it an ideal match for mortars that handle moist ingredients. It resists stains and is less prone to deterioration with daily use. The chic black glaze and the natural wood grain harmonize, enhancing the atmosphere simply by being placed on the dining table.


[Product Name] Black Glaze Mortar with Spout and Pestle
[Size (approx.)] Mortar: W110mm × D90mm × H66mm, Pestle: Length 135mm
[Capacity (approx.)] 260ml (full capacity)
[Weight (approx.)] Mortar: 255g, Pestle: 53g
[Material] Mortar: Ceramic, Pestle: Teak
[Coating] Pestle: Olive oil finish

●Before Purchase
・As each item is handmade by the artist, even for the same product, there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, texture, and shape.
Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of a one-of-a-kind product.
・Please note that we cannot accept requests for specific shapes, colors, or wood grains.
・Please use the listed sizes and weights as a guide.
Please understand the above before making your purchase.

●Usage Precautions
・Dishwasher × Dish dryer × Induction cooker ×
・After use, wash thoroughly and dry completely.
・Do not leave submerged in water.


After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he went to France. Upon returning to Japan, he completed the small pottery wheel training course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute, then trained at Shigaraki Maruju Kiln and Shigaraki Sodo Kiln. In 2003, he became independent in his hometown of Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. With the motto "Simple and Enduring," he continues his passionate pottery work. His reputation has spread, captivating many people, and he is extremely popular.
Click here for a list of works by Babakatsufumi Toukoubou
We visited the studio. [Studio Visit: Babakatsufumi Toukoubou]

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Even with the same wood, each piece has a different expression. Please note that we cannot specify the wood grain, shape, or color.
Available in 2 types. [Left: White Porcelain Matte, Right: Black Glaze]