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1. Eucalyptus Log Mortar, 1920 - Mortar, Food

   Eucalyptus Log Mortar, 1920. Wooden Mortar is 22.5 inch section cut from a solid piece of Eucalyptus log. Wooden log stands on a flat end (as displayed) and has an approximate 7" deep, 15" wide mortar carved into the opposite end. This mortar was used to make mochi. There is also a 7 x 5 knot on the side of log.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Japanese Sake Set Ceremonial Cup (Sakazuki), 2018 - Cup, Saki

   Japanese Sake Set Ceremonial Cup (Choko), 2018. Part of a red plastic Japanese New Year sake set that is made to look like lacquer. Sake is in the shape of a flat bowl sitting on a round base that is .5" high x 1.25" in diameter. Two gold colored Japanese apricot flower symbols are painted in the bowl's interior and the rim is also painted gold. Part of a traditional Japanese New Year display.

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Japanese Sake Set Ceremonial Cup (Sakazuki), 2018 - Cup, Saki

   Japanese Sake Set Ceremonial Cup (Choko), 2018. Part of a red plastic Japanese New Year sake set that is made to look like lacquer. Sake is in the shape of a flat bowl sitting on a round base that is .5" high x 1.25" in diameter. Two gold colored bamboo leaf symbols are painted in the bowl's interior and the rim is also painted gold. Part of a traditional Japanese New Year display.

   Record Type: Object

   
4. Japanese Sake Set Ceremonial Cup (Sakazuki), 2018 - Cup, Saki

   Japanese Sake Set Ceremonial Cup (Choko), 2018. Part of a red plastic Japanese New Year sake set that is made to look like lacquer. Sake cup is in the shape of a flat bowl sitting on a round base that is .5" high x 1.5" in diameter. Two gold colored pine symbols are painted in the bowl's interior and the rim is also painted gold. Part of a traditional Japanese New Year display.

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Japanese Sake Set Measuring Cup (Masu), 2018 - Cup, Measuring

   Japanese Sake Set Measuring Cup (Masu), 2018. Part of a red plastic Japanese New Year sake set that is made to look like lacquer. Sake masu is a small plastic table with a cup attached to the top that would hold 1 fluid oz of liquid (go). Front and front top side of table are decorated with a tree design with a black trunk and gold branches and Japanese apricot (ume) flowers. There are also pine and bamboo sprigs on the side. Affixed cup si...

   Record Type: Object

   
6. Japanese Things: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with Japan - Chamberlain, Basil Hall

   Japanese Things: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with Japan by Basil Hall Chamberlain, 1971. This book is a reference book regarding Japan, their culture, their history, and other subjects.

   Record Type: Library

   
7. Mochi Stand - Dish, Serving

   Mochi Stand. Red plastic (to look like lacquer) mochi stand in two parts. Tray (A) is square with cropped corners, 1.25" sides and gold trim on the top rim. Base is square with cropped corners at top and bottom and slightly trapezoidal in shape on the sides with the base being wider than the top. Cut out into each side is a cloud shape formed from three overlapping circles with two next to each other and one on top. Used to display mochi dur...

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Sambo (Mochi Stand) - Tray, Serving

   Sambo (Mochi Stand). Dark red plastic serving stand. The top is square with the corners cut off at 45* angles, flat with a low rim around the edges. The top edge of the rim is painted gold. The base is the same square-without-the-corners shape, open at the bottom and hollow in the center, with cutouts on three sides. The cutouts are shaped like circles with an additional bell-like shape on top, like Christmas ornaments or round acorns.

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Wooden Mochi Pestle, 1920 - Pestle, Food

   Wooden Mochi Pestle, 1920. Eucalyptus wood pounder used to make mochi. Handle is approximately 34.5 inches in length and passes through the pounder. This handle also appears to be smooth and stained. The pounder is a cylindrical shape with one flat and one rounded end.

   Record Type: Object