HIC Kitchen Carrara Marble Mortar and Pestle 3.8 Inch
- Carrara marble, polished
- 4 inch diameter, 2.5 inches tall
- 2.1 pounds
- Textured mortar interior
- Hand wash care
- Spices, herbs, nuts and pills
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small polished Carrara marble mortar and pestle for spices, herbs, nuts and pill crushing, with a textured interior. Capacity is not listed, and it must be hand washed.
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ASIN: B0084O4LIGModel: 43717Category: Mortar & Pestles
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Overview
Not a blender or a spice mill, this is a hand-powered mortar and pestle cut from Carrara marble. The mortar has a textured interior and the pestle has a rounded head, and each set shows its own natural veining.
Heavy stone and a textured bowl are the reasons to buy for grinding spices and making pastes by hand. The limit is size: the bowl is small, capacity is not listed, and the title and item type give slightly different widths.
Who it's for
Home cooks who grind whole spices and make small pastes suit the compact marble set. Anyone making large batches, or who wants a metal or wood tool, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Carrara marble construction
- Textured grinding interior
- Rounded pestle head
- Pill crusher use listed
- Small bowl size
- Capacity not listed
- Hand wash only
- Width entries differ
Performance notes
A circular motion with the pestle grinds ingredients against the textured wall, and the weight of the stone does much of the work. Small bowl volume limits batch size, so large quantities need several rounds.
Specifications
| Brand | HIC Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Model | 43717 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 4 inches |
| Item weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 4 x 4 x 2.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Marble (Carrara) |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Color | Marble |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Mortar and pestle |
| Other details | |
| Product care instructions | Hand wash in warm, soapy water |
| Recommended uses for product | Spices, herbs, nuts, seeds, grains, pill crushing |
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Frequently asked questions
What comes in the HIC mortar and pestle set?
One mortar and one pestle. The number of items and packs are both one.
Can the HIC marble mortar and pestle crush pills?
Yes. The title and description both list pill crushing among its uses.
Can the HIC marble mortar and pestle go in the dishwasher?
No. The description says to hand wash in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.