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Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold, c. 1900

$48
£36.57
€42.17
CA$67.18
A$75.06
CHF 39.26
MX$920.44
NOK 501.71
SEK 475.75
DKK 314.70
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About the Item

This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes are a delicacy eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival as an offering between friends and family. The mold is carved in relief with the Chinese character for "double happiness," a traditional symbol of marriage and conjugal bliss. Beautifully aged and full of character, we love this humble kitchen tool as a storied token from the past.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CLC001F1stDibs: LU820036802092

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