Why You'll Love It
This charming dessert miniature by Tomo Tanaka (Nunu’s House, Japan) showcases exceptional 1:12 scale realism. Two ice cream cookie sandwiches—mint chip and vanilla—are crafted with finely textured wafers and creamy fillings.
Presented in a white dish with whipped cream and a tiny mint garnish, it evokes an elegant café dessert. Perfect for a bakery, café, or patisserie vignette.
Tomo Tanaka is internationally renowned for hyper-realistic miniature food scenes, among the finest in the world. His work is entirely hand-sculpted and rarely distributed outside Japan, making each piece highly sought after by collectors.
Details
Materials: Clay, porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale, ¾” tall
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 porcelain dessert dish holding two miniature ice cream cookie sandwiches with garnish and skewer (attached in place) 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 While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.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.
