Antique Japanese Kashigata Mold Bamboo Root (Take-ne) w Leaves Dated Shōwa 10 (1935) – Fukushundō Misedansu but this series stands out

but this series stands out as its creator

It has been used lovingly and stored for over a century

竹形) finished in the same iron-red ground as the body — each node articulated with convincing sculptural detail

1880's) of all solid kiri (paulownia) front

Antique Japanese Kashigata Mold Bamboo Root (Take-ne) w Leaves Dated Shōwa 10 (1935) – Fukushundō Misedansu but this series stands outFine two part kashigata () wooden confectionery mold used to shape wagashi. The design shows a bamboo root crown with the roots filed smooth and the top cut level, framed by layered bamboo leavesa symbol of resilience, uprightness, and taking root (good fortune in establishing a household or business). On the side is an inscription: Shwa 10, February (1935) and (Fukushund), likely the shop or workshop that commissioned the mold. Deep, crisp carving