HIC Kitchen Carrara Marble Mortar and Pestle 3.8 Inch
- Material Type: Marble
- Item Diameter: 4 inches
- Item Weight: 2.1 pounds
- Finish Type: Polished
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact, genuinely heavy stone grinder for small jobs, not a batch-cooking bowl; buy it for the marble weight, not the capacity.
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ASIN: B0084O4LIGModel: 43717Category: Mortar & Pestles
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Overview
HIC Kitchen's 43717 set pairs a 3.8-inch solid Carrara marble mortar with a matching pestle, built for crushing whole spices, garlic or a small herb paste by hand.
This is a single-serving grinder, not a guacamole bowl: the mortar measures 3.8 by 3.8 inches, roughly two palms wide. What sets it apart is the natural Carrara marble, whose weight and grain vary piece to piece, paired with a textured interior meant to catch ingredients instead of letting them skid under the pestle.
- Mortar measures 3.8 by 3.8 inches
- Pestle measures 4 by 2.5 inches
- Solid Carrara marble construction
- Textured interior, hand wash recommended
Who it's for
Suits cooks who toast and grind small batches of whole spices, crush pills, or work up a spoonful of paste for a marinade. Not sized for anyone grinding a full bowl of guacamole or salsa.
Pros and cons
- Solid marble adds grinding weight without effort
- Rounded pestle head reaches the bowl's edges
- Doubles as a pill crusher
- 3.8-inch bowl is small for batch cooking
- Hand wash only, no dishwasher
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Performance notes
The solid marble body adds weight the mortar needs to stay planted on a counter while you work the pestle, and the textured interior grips whole spices and seeds instead of letting them spin in place. The rounded pestle head is shaped to reach into the bowl's edges rather than just its center.
Specifications
| Brand | HIC Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Model | 43717 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Diameter | 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 2.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Marble |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Color | Marble |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Mortar And Pestle |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 43717 |
| Set Name | HIC Kitchen Mortar And Pestle Set |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the HIC Kitchen mortar and pestle set (model 43717)?
The mortar measures 3.8 by 3.8 inches and the pestle measures 4 by 2.5 inches, a single-serving size.
What is the HIC Kitchen 43717 made of?
Solid Carrara marble, with a textured interior meant to grip ingredients during grinding.
Can I put the HIC Kitchen marble mortar in the dishwasher?
No, hand washing in warm soapy water is recommended.