Japanese Cast Iron Monaka Shell Baking Mold Vtg Sweet Confection Hand Press T109 wood White and blue bottle

White and blue bottle

light brown glaze

Packed weight: 805 grams

It is made of resin and crafted to look just like traditional lacquered wood in the kamakurabori style (deep red with hammered appearance)

but is part of a set by the Japanese artist Yoshihiro Hagino

Japanese Cast Iron Monaka Shell Baking Mold Vtg Sweet Confection Hand Press T109 wood White and blue bottleVintage 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 six small round impressions of maple leaves and