Antique Japanese Kashigata Confectionery Mold – Bamboo & Revers Plum Blossom Motifs – Meiji Era 7" Kensui Sumida Gawa ware

Sumida Gawa ware

5" tall by 7

two aviators in flight suits and leather helmets with goggles

Title: 写真班 (Shashinhan — Photography Unit)

Antique Japanese Kashigata Confectionery Mold – Bamboo & Revers Plum Blossom Motifs – Meiji Era 7" Kensui Sumida Gawa wareBeautiful antique Japanese kashigata () wooden confectionery mold, traditionally used to shape wagashi sweets for tea ceremony and seasonal celebrations. This two sided mold features: Bamboo motif (take) symbolizing strength, resilience, and purity. Plum blossom & flowing stream motif (ume) representing perseverance, renewal, and the arrival of spring. Carved from fine hardwood with crisp detail and a warm aged patina, this mold reflects the artistry