Japanese Cast Iron Monaka Shell Baking Mold Vtg Sweet Confection Hand Press T110 painting Fabric grain inside surface

Fabric grain inside surface

Design: Ink painting of a small bird stops on a plum tree

Vtg Japanese Porcelain Sake cup Guinomi For New Year

this katagami stencil with a silk backing is decorated with four small temari (elaborate fabric balls) and floating flower petals

The date on the back: Nov

Japanese Cast Iron Monaka Shell Baking Mold Vtg Sweet Confection Hand Press T110 painting Fabric grain inside surfaceVintage Iron Sweets Mold for Monaka This is a vintage cast iron baking mold for making monaka shells. Monaka are a traditional Japanese sweets that consists of two thin wafer like shells that are assembled together with red bean paste, cream, fruit, or other fillings. Today, these delicate confections are crafted by using electric presses. This piece is meant to be placed over fire or coals. It has four bean shaped (mame) impressions of maple leaves