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CAKE MOLDS
Hand carved from 100-year-old mountain cherry wood, the wood of these cookie
molds is dried for 5 years to prevent cracking. Mixtures of sugar and soy flour
are pressed into it and allowed to dry. The sweets, called kashi, were sold in
confectionery stores and made for special occasions. The molds are crafted by
only a few craftsman these days and are an interesting and beautiful piece of old Japan. They are
quite collectible and are one-of-a-kind works of art as well as for ceramics,
resin or paper.
Taisho period circa 1920.
Please click on the image for an enlargement. Please inquire for specific
subjects and information as we may have others not shown.
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#Kashi1
5.25" by 2.5," single
Fish
$29 |
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#Kashi2
8.5" by 4.25," two-piece
Family crest
$35 |
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#Kashi3
6.5" by 3.5," single
Berries
$29 |
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#Kashi4
6" by 4" two-piece
Fern fingers
$29 |
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#Kashi5
5" by 3", one-piece
seaweed bow
$30 |
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#Kashi6
5.75" by 3.5," two-piece
Bamboo shoot
$29 |
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#Kashi7
6.75" by 4" single
Plum blossom
SOLD |
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#Kashi8
6.75" by 3" single
Scallop shell
SOLD |
 
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#Kashi9
6.25" by 2.5", two-piece
Taro Root
$25 |
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#Kashi10
5.25" by 2.5," single
Birch limb
$19 |
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#Kashi11
6.75" by 2.5," single
Fish/wealth character
$19 |
 
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#Kashi12
Cast iron mold of three fish, each 5" long
$175 |
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#Kashi13
7" by 5.5," two-piece
Lotus root/paper bow
$39 |
 
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#Kashi14
12.25" by 3.25," two-piece
shallow flowers
$19 |
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#Kashi15
7" by 4.25", two-piece
"Happiness/long life"
$35 |
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#Kashi16
6.75" by 3.75", two-piece
One side reads "celebration of the gathering of people for love and
friendship" the other side implores "respect your elders".
$45 |
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#Kashi17
8.5" by 4.25," two-piece
Shoots/banana
$39 |
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#3J113
20.5" by 8.75,"
"Tai" or sea bream
$295 |
Page Updated 05/15/2010 |
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