Why You'll Love It
This exceptional artisan pastry assortment by Tomo Tanaka of Nunu’s House, Japan beautifully captures the artistry and realism that have made the artist one of the most celebrated names in the world of fine miniature food craftsmanship. Carefully sculpted in 1:12 scale, the display features a wooden bakery tray filled with an irresistible selection of classic French and Italian pastries, each crafted with astonishing attention to texture and color. The assortment includes delicate cream puffs and profiteroles, tiny fruit-filled choux pastries, elegant miniature éclairs with glossy icing, and crisp Italian-style cream horns filled with pastry cream. Every pastry displays the subtle details of real baked goods—from the golden browning of the choux shells to the delicate dusting of powdered sugar and the glossy finish of fondant icing.
Tomo Tanaka is widely regarded as one of Japan’s premier miniature artists, renowned for creating hyper-realistic culinary miniatures that often appear almost edible. Working meticulously by hand with clay and fine mixed media, Tanaka sculpts each component from scratch, carefully building the textures, layers, and finishes that make his work so lifelike. His creations are rarely available outside Japan and are highly prized among collectors of museum-quality miniatures. This charming pastry tray is perfect for styling in a dollhouse bakery, patisserie window, café counter, or elegant kitchen vignette, where its remarkable realism can be fully appreciated.
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 handcrafted miniature bakery tray filled with assorted French and Italian 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
