Realistic Lollipops and Sugar Animal Sculptures by Artist Shinri Tezuka

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Realistic Lollipops and Sugar Animal Sculptures by Artist Shinri Tezuka

The Tokyo-based shop called “Ameshin” have a unique opportunity for visitors to taste a goldfish or any other artisinal candy animal.

This is not a new proposal and it goes back a few centuries ago. Even in the VIIIth century, in Japan it is popular candies, which are called "ametsaiku." They are given as a gift to temples. Japanese artist Shinri Tezuka uses starch and sugar syrup to create incredibly realistic candy sculptures in the form of animals, as well as sugar sculptures. The materials used allow to do if the product is not completely clear, it is very similar to glass.