Now THIS is a mortar %26 pestle! I had one that must have been a toy, THIS is not. Its nice you can use both side, but crush your rice in it outside, lol. There isn't anything not to like about it, IMO, its sturdy, its 2 sided, nice weight, it has a lid and it was a nice price. Do not remember, but if I bought it, it is a nice price! : ) Note the weight, but short of that, this is the one you want. I got it to grind sugar to a dust for chocolate making, but use it for cocoa nibs too, for starters.