Why You'll Love It
This exquisite artisan pastry assortment by Tomo Tanaka of Nunu’s House, Japan recreates the inviting charm of a patisserie display in breathtaking 1:12 scale realism. Presented in a tiny wooden bakery crate stamped “nunu’s house”, the arrangement features a beautifully coordinated selection of miniature fruit danishes and pastry tarts, each sculpted with remarkable detail. The pastries are topped with hand-formed strawberries, oranges, blueberries, and creamy custard centers, with subtle powdered sugar finishes and delicately textured pastry layers that mimic the look of freshly baked dough. Each tiny square pastry is carefully arranged like a bakery display tray, creating the impression of a pastry case filled with colorful seasonal treats.
Tomo Tanaka is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most celebrated miniature artists, known for crafting astonishingly lifelike miniature foods that blur the line between sculpture and reality. Working entirely by hand using clay and mixed media, Tanaka builds every pastry from scratch, layering textures and finishes to replicate authentic baked goods with extraordinary realism. His creations are rarely available outside Japan and are highly sought after by collectors of museum-quality miniatures. This delightful pastry crate is perfect for styling in a dollhouse bakery, café display case, breakfast vignette, or elegant patisserie scene, where its rich colors and delicate fruit details will bring warmth and realism to the setting.
Details
Materials: Clay, wood
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Tomo Tanaka, Nunu’s House (Japan)
Collection: Part of the Madame ‘Y’ Collection, Japan — an elegant archive of international artisan miniatures.
*PLEASE NOTE: You are purchasing the miniature wooden crate filled with assorted handcrafted fruit danishes and pastry tarts only.
