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| Rice-cake mould, kashikata, in the form of a sea bream, or tai |
| Japan, late 19th -- early 20th century |
| A typical two-part cake mould, this one of especially
large size. The sea bream is an auspicious fish and a cake from this mould was for
a celebration, such as a 60th, 72nd, 77th, 88th birthday, or other honorific
occasion. The two sides are held in register with small pegs, and the carving is
nicely detailed. |
| width 8 1/4", length 18", depth 1 13/16" |
| $425, postpaid and insured. HOLD - PLEASE INQUIRE |
| ordering information |
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