This incense burner, or koro has a seashore motif with shells and seaweed all around. The legs are unusually decorated with what looks like melted wax. The octopus sits on top like king-of-the-mountain. The whimsey and artistry are delightful. The koro has a signed tomobako or storage box. Dimensions: Height: 5-1/2" Diameter: ~5" Please add $17.00 for insured Parcel Post shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
This kashigata has a quirky depiction of a chrysanthemum. The lower portion of the flower and the upper portion of the leaf are sharply rendered. Maker's mark is on the back. Dates from Taisho or early Showa period. Dimensions: 5-3/4" x 4-1/4" x 1-5/8" Please add $7.00 for insured Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
This cookie mold has what appears to be a pineapple in the center. The surrounding shape opens the possiblility that it's a Buddhist symbol of a flaming jewel. The mold is 5-7/8" x 4-5/8" x 1-5/8". Dates from the Taisho or early Showa period. Please add $7.00 for insured Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
Finely detailed chrysanthemums in sharp relief comprise this triple kashigata. The flowers are oval-shaped with complex petals and centers. Dimensions: 9-3/8" x3" x 1-3/8" Please add $7.00 for insured Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
Three 12-petal chrysanthemums are carved into this kashigata, or cookie mold. There's some roughness on the carving between some petals. (See photos) It measures ~10" x 3-1/2" x 1-1/4", and dates from the Taisho or early Showa period. Please add $7.00 for insured Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
A bold plum blossom blooms on this 2-piece kashigata, or cookie mold. Dates from the Taisho or early Showa period. Dimensions: 5-7/8" x 4-1/2" x 1-5/8" Please add $7.00 for insured Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
Tender fiddlehead ferns are unfurling on this carved kashigata, or cookie mold. It's carved in sharp relief in smooth tight-grained hardwood. Dimensions: Length: 6-1/2" width: 3-1/4" Depth: 1-1/2" Please add $6.75 for insured Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote.
Cheerful clusters of cherries comprise this cookie mold. There's no cover, but it has a handle that's integral to the piece. Dimensions: Length: 14-5/8" Width: 3-5/8" Depth: 1-1/16"
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Daikon radishes are carved into this kashigata, or cookie mold. They resemble our carrots. The top of this mold is carved from a highly figured wood with showy grain. Dimensions: Length: 8-1/4" Width: ~3" Depth: ~1-1/2" Please add $6.75 for Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Other locations may inquire for shipping quote
The Tokugawa mon, or crest is repeated across this kashigata mold. It's well-carved with sharp detail. There are some chips on the edges as seen in the photos. Dimensions: Length: 12-1/4" Height: 3-1/2" Depth: 1-1/8"
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