This is a good product that is nicely made and looks good too! It looks great on my countertop. It looks lovely, and matches the marble knife-holder in my kitchen.

It is bigger and heavier than i expected. Very sturdy and just the right size. Size is very convenient, stores away easily.

Grounds sesame seeds and eggshells simple! Crushed up bullion cubes without hesitation. Great for smushing up her doggy’s pills and grinding herbs. Would be just fine for mashing up herbs as suggested.

Pastel was broken on arrival rendering product useless. Popped right out of it everytime. How can so many people all have the exact same issue of a broken pestle?

Too small to make even a modest amount of pesto. Would be better served as a plaything for a child's playhouse.