Mainly used for shaping traditional Japanese sweets like Rakugan and Higashi (dried confections), and Nerikiri, these are carefully carved wooden molds, traditionally displayed at celebrations, and handcrafted by artisans. The Mokkou pattern (center: Showa 12? - approximately 1937) is about 16.0 cm long, 11.0 cm wide, 4.3 cm thick, and weighs about 400g when the top and bottom are joined. The Ayame (iris) pattern (left) is about 19.8 cm long including the lid, and 11.0 cm wide, weighing about 428g. The Tachibana (mandarin orange) pattern (right) is about 18.0 cm long including the lid, 9.3 cm wide, 5.3 cm thick, and weighs about 482g. The condition is used, but generally good. If you are interested, please purchase. *Please note that recycled materials will be used for shipping.