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Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900

$48
£37.09
€42.88
CA$67.83
A$76.07
CHF 39.84
MX$924.36
NOK 505.88
SEK 479.61
DKK 320.06

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 two lotus seed pods, a motif of fertility and plentiful offspring. Beautifully aged and full of character, we love this humble kitchen tool as a storied token from the past.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CLC001A1stDibs: LU820036716822

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