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A very interesting Japanese artifact
A hand carved wooden Japanese confectionary mold, aka Kashigata, for making little sweet bean paste …
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A very interesting Japanese artifact
A hand carved wooden Japanese confectionary mold, aka Kashigata, for making little sweet bean paste cakes or rice flour & sugar small sweets (Wagashi and Higashi) for gifts or offerings.
These are made individually for tea ceremonies, family gatherings, weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations, as well as for shrine offerings
The tradition of carving kashigata molds is going back to more than 300 years. The process of curing and seasoning the wood may take up to 3 years. Generations of kashigata craftsmen have been producing the carvings with great mastery while choosing symbolical images.
The emblematic koi fish presented here symbolizes courage, perseverance, bravery and love simultaneously
The mold consist of two parts, that would be pressed together
Circa first half of the 20th century
Measurements: Approximately 8.25" x 4.75" x 1.25" overall, when closed
It weighs 1 lb. 4 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Outstanding smooth patina. All original
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- Dimensions
- 8.25ʺW × 4.75ʺD × 1.25ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos. Outstanding smooth patina. All original Very Good overall. Please see photos. Outstanding smooth patina. All original less
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