Antique Japanese Red & Black Wood Lacquer Kashizara Plate Floral Gold Makie 7" Reproduction when filled with a dough

when filled with a dough consisting of soy flour and sugar creates a perfectly formed positive image of a realistic sized manju

or entryway

This is a very solid jointed step-stool

This chest was well used and well loved and has a warm aged patina

In all there are 11 drawers and two cabinet with sliding doors

Antique Japanese Red & Black Wood Lacquer Kashizara Plate Floral Gold Makie 7" Reproduction when filled with a doughThis is an antique (c. 1890) Meiji era Japanese lacquer kashizara plate. This is all hand turned cryptomeria wood with over 20 thin coats of Japanese red lacquer with makie (raised gold) art work. This plate has been stored in the original storage box (see last picture box is not included). Having been in storage for over a century, with exception to very minor signs of past use, this kashizara plate remains in good polish and in very good condition.