Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mold Kashigata Tai Fish Sea Bream Large Decor WO51 Karatsu Ware This piece is a valuable

This piece is a valuable example of Japanese folk craftsmanship

Because of its strong folk character and long use

Oribe ware originated in the early Edo period and is known for its bold copper-green glaze

Perfect as a naturalistic interior sculpture

but this one is considerably heavier

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Mold Kashigata Tai Fish Sea Bream Large Decor WO51 Karatsu Ware This piece is a valuableDescription 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