Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mold Kashigata Tai Fish Sea Bream Large Decor WO51 Folk Art Candle Holder: Place a tealight

Candle Holder: Place a tealight or LED candle inside (access via the bottom holder as seen in photos) to enjoy the silhouette of dragonflies dancing in the light

so it requires some extra force to unfold

mottled appearance characteristic of traditional Japanese metalwork

There are surface scratches

This piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic sense of traditional Japanese woodworking

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mold Kashigata Tai Fish Sea Bream Large Decor WO51 Folk Art Candle Holder: Place a tealightDescription 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