Every Herbalist should have a mortar and pestle to begin their craft. This is a traditional method for grinding leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, etc in order to make herbal medicinals, or for culinary uses. And, I am not sure about you, but I cannot just have 1. Each of my mortars and pestles have specific intended uses. * These are not handcrafted by Sacra Natura LLC. Large 4" Zebra Jasper (black)