Japanese Cast Iron Monaka Shell Baking Mold Vtg Sweet Confection Hand Press T110 painting The date on the back:

The date on the back: Nov

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

Vtg Japanese Porcelain Sake cup Guinomi For New Year

it is firmly held together via tension by metal plates

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a single large peony (botan) with leaves

Japanese Cast Iron Monaka Shell Baking Mold Vtg Sweet Confection Hand Press T110 painting The date on the back:Vintage 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