Art 2410 - Stone Mortar and Pestle

Serial Number: RAF2382

Status: Display

Description:
This is a cobek and ulekan, which is a traditional Indonesian stone mortar and pestle, used for crushing and grinding various ingredients, especially for making chili pastes (sambal), spice blends, and other pastes in cuisine.

The "cobek" is the flat, wide, and heavy stone mortar, while the "ulekan" is the short, right-angled pestle with a flattish round base.

It is typically made from volcanic rock or other types of natural stone.

This tool is considered a fundamental and important part of Indonesian kitchens, known for effectively extracting flavors from herbs and spices and was obtained by the AL Faraj Gallery on the 20th of April 2025