Why You'll Love It
This delightful artisan pastry tray by Tomo Tanaka of Nunu’s House, Japan captures the irresistible charm of a bustling bakery café in exquisite 1:12 scale. Arranged in a warm wooden serving tray, the assortment features a variety of freshly baked miniature pastries, including glazed cinnamon-style rolls, chocolate-topped buns, streusel crumb cakes, herb-topped savory breads, and soft brioche rolls. Each tiny pastry is sculpted with remarkable realism—from the delicate icing drizzles and powdered sugar dusting to the golden baked finishes and textured toppings. The mixture of sweet and savory varieties evokes the look of a morning bakery display, where trays of warm pastries tempt customers with their rich aromas and beautiful presentation.
Tomo Tanaka is celebrated as one of Japan’s most renowned miniature artists, known worldwide for creating astonishingly lifelike miniature foods and household objects. Working entirely by hand using clay and mixed media, Tanaka carefully builds each element from scratch, layering textures and finishes that replicate real baked goods with uncanny realism. His work is rarely available outside Japan and is highly sought after by collectors of museum-quality miniatures. This charming pastry display is perfect for styling in a dollhouse bakery, café counter, patisserie window, or cozy kitchen scene, bringing warmth and delicious detail to any miniature 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 tray featuring an assortment of handcrafted bakery pastries only.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
