Ebisu jizai 自在 (pot hook) - Keyaki wood - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Meiji period Japanese Ebisu jizai pot hook carved from solid keyaki wood, 55 cm high, 34 cm wide and 27.5 cm deep, in excellent condition and original/official.
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Description from the seller
A great solid keyaki 欅 (Japanese zelkova) Ebisu-shaped hearth hook 自在鉤 (jizai-kagi), traditionally suspended above an irori hearth.
The distinctive curved form is commonly associated with the hat of Ebisu 恵比須, the Japanese deity of fishermen, prosperity and good fortune, and one of the Seven Gods of Fortune 七福神 (Shichifukujin).
Such hooks formed part of the traditional hearth arrangement, suspended from a beam above the sunken hearth and used together with an adjustable hook to support a kettle or cooking vessel at the required height.
Carved from a substantial block of keyaki wood and finished in a warm brown tone, displaying a strong natural grain and an attractive aged patina. The upper section retains an iron suspension ring, together with traces of an earlier attachment. One side shows a later restoration with a fitted piece of new wood.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions:
Height 55 cm, Width 34 cm, Depth 11.5–27.5 cm.
In very good antique condition with traces of wear consistent with age and former use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA great solid keyaki 欅 (Japanese zelkova) Ebisu-shaped hearth hook 自在鉤 (jizai-kagi), traditionally suspended above an irori hearth.
The distinctive curved form is commonly associated with the hat of Ebisu 恵比須, the Japanese deity of fishermen, prosperity and good fortune, and one of the Seven Gods of Fortune 七福神 (Shichifukujin).
Such hooks formed part of the traditional hearth arrangement, suspended from a beam above the sunken hearth and used together with an adjustable hook to support a kettle or cooking vessel at the required height.
Carved from a substantial block of keyaki wood and finished in a warm brown tone, displaying a strong natural grain and an attractive aged patina. The upper section retains an iron suspension ring, together with traces of an earlier attachment. One side shows a later restoration with a fitted piece of new wood.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions:
Height 55 cm, Width 34 cm, Depth 11.5–27.5 cm.
In very good antique condition with traces of wear consistent with age and former use. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Keyaki wood
Height
55 cm
Width
34 cm
Title of artwork
Ebisu jizai 自在 (pot hook)
Depth
27.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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