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Antique Chinese Mooncake Press, c. 1850

$880
£669.04
€772.10
CA$1,231.76
A$1,379.25
CHF 719.62
MX$16,805.11
NOK 9,131.49
SEK 8,681.62
DKK 5,763.22
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About the Item

Dated to the mid-19th century, this rustic wood press is carved with twenty round molds 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. Each mold included in this set is carved with a unique character, stylized as calligraphy brushwork. Beautifully aged and full of character, we love this humble kitchen tool as a storied token from the past. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian Art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CMCL0501stDibs: LU820021769812

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