This is a wooden mold with characters for a Buddhist memorial service (hoyo) carved into it. It was used for shaping Japanese sweets, but the business has closed down, and we have been asked to dispose of it. There are reportedly fewer than 10 wood carvers left in Japan, making this increasingly valuable. - Material: Wood - Use: Japanese sweet mold - Design: Buddhist memorial service pattern - Size: Approximately 9cm x 19cm - Features: "Namu Amida Butsu" (a Buddhist chant) Thank you for looking.