Japanese Cast Iron Yaki-In Branding Stamp Vtg Wood Craft Sweet Kanji Mikasa T163 teacup A dark purple to white

A dark purple to white gradient

4 cm wide (image)

Narrow chip on front edge

Furo is one of the many utensils required for tea ceremony

Slight warping of wood slats

Japanese Cast Iron Yaki-In Branding Stamp Vtg Wood Craft Sweet Kanji Mikasa T163 teacup A dark purple to whiteVintage Iron Branding Stamp This is a vintage cast iron branding stamp called yaki in. This piece is meant to be placed over fire or coals and is used to mark wood, leather, fabrics, and, most famously, Japanese sweets such as manju. It features vertical kanji characters ( mikasa). Brown Iron C1950 Item weight: 85 grams Packed weight: 400 grams Approx. [Image] 2. 5 cm long x 1 cm wide; [Whole] 31. 5 cm long x 1 cm wide x 3. 5 cm tall Good condition