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

Beautiful antique Japanese kashigata (菓子型) 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 and symbolism of Japanese confectionery traditions. Likely dating to the Meiji–Taisho period (late 19th–early 20th century), it remains a wonderful piece for collectors of Japanese folk crafts, tea ceremony utensils, or culinary antiques.

Dimensions: approx. 7.5" x 4" (19 x 10 cm)

Highlights:

• Antique Japanese two-sided kashigata mold

• Intricate bamboo and plum blossom designs

• Hardwood with rich patina

• Symbolic motifs for auspicious occasions

• Meiji–Taisho era craftsmanship

A fine collectible piece for display or study of traditional Japanese sweets-making.

Keywords: Japanese antique, wagashi mold, kashigata, tea ceremony, bamboo, plum blossom, ume, Meiji Taisho, wood carving, confectionery mold, folk craft