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This vintage Japanese wooden food/sweets mold, traditionally used for shaping sweets like higashi or wagashi, features a beautifully carved round character design. Handcrafted from a single block of dense, light-toned wood, the two-piece mold fits together precisely to imprint a round Japanese character design. The exterior retains a smooth, aged patina, while the interior carvings remain sharp and detailed. This piece serves as both a functional kitchen tool and a decorative artifact of traditional Japanese culinary art.
