Why You'll Love It
This delightful packaged pastry assortment by Tomo Tanaka of Nunu’s House, Japan beautifully captures the charm of boutique bakery confections in exquisite 1:12 scale miniature form. The set features five individually wrapped pastries, each meticulously hand-sculpted from clay and sealed inside tiny clear cellophane-style packages. Every pastry displays delicate golden-baked tones and fine ridged textures, evoking the look of freshly baked sponge or butter cakes from a specialty patisserie. The miniature packages are finished with elegant “Naomi” branded labels, giving the impression of a refined bakery product prepared for sale in a confectionery shop. The combination of realistic pastry textures, convincing packaging, and charming presentation reflects Tanaka’s remarkable ability to recreate everyday food moments with astonishing realism.
Tomo Tanaka is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most celebrated miniature artists, internationally admired for the extraordinary realism of his Nunu’s House miniature food creations. Working entirely by hand with clay and mixed media, Tanaka meticulously sculpts each piece from scratch, carefully refining textures and color variations that make his miniatures appear incredibly lifelike. His works are rarely available outside Japan, making them highly sought after by collectors of museum-quality dollhouse miniatures. This charming assortment is perfect for styling in a dollhouse bakery display, café counter, pastry shop case, or confectionery vignette, where the individually wrapped treats add a wonderful sense of realism.
Details
Materials: Clay, cellophane wrapper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale, 1/2” long
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 (5) individually wrapped miniature pastries with “Naomi” bakery labels 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
