Antique Japanese Kashigata Confectionery Mold Tai Sea Bream Hand-Carved Wood 16" LS#186 Shin-Hanga his journey into the world

his journey into the world of art began under the tutelage of Kaburagi Kiyokata

This chest remains in fine original antique condition

Artist: Arai Yoshimune II (新井 芳宗

Height = 6"

Antique Japanese Kashigata Confectionery Mold Tai Sea Bream Hand-Carved Wood 16" LS#186 Shin-Hanga his journey into the worldAntique Japanese Kashigata Confectionery Mold Tai Sea Bream () Hand Carved Wood 16" Description Large and finely carved kashigata () confectionery mold used for shaping wagashi sweets. The design features a detailed tai (sea bream) with bold scales, fins, and expressive eye. In Japan, tai is an auspicious fish, its name echoing the word medetai (auspicious, joyful). Such imagery is traditionally associated with good fortune, prosperity, and