Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mold Kashigata Tai Fish Sea Bream Large Decor WO51 Folk Art The sake vessel on the

The sake vessel on the board is not included

There are surface scratches

0 in Depth: 15 cm / 5

making this piece valuable for collectors of Japanese folk art and Buddhist decorative ceramics

or theater-related artifacts

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mold Kashigata Tai Fish Sea Bream Large Decor WO51 Folk Art The sake vessel on theDescription A. Introduction Celebrate the art of traditional Japanese confectionery with this impressive, large sized Kashigata (Wooden Sweet Mold). Hand carved from solid wood during the Meiji to Showa era, this mold depicts a magnificent Sea Bream (Tai). Today, these molds are highly coveted as rustic interior decor and pieces of folk art (Mingei). B. Features & Cultural Context Motif (The Tai Fish): The Sea Bream, or "Tai," is the King of Fish in