Description: - ANTIQUE JAPANESE JIZAI KAGI IRURI WOOD BAMB0O FISH CARVING - - 20th century jizai kagi or Japanese kettle pot hook. Consists of a bamboo body with a rough hewn wooden hook inserted inside, and a carved wooden fish. A jizai kagi is a Japanese hearth (irori) hook that was used to suspend cooking pots over a sunken floor hearth or open fire. It measures approx. 46 inches long, and the fish carving is about 14 inches wide, 9 inches long. The word jizai kagi translates to "free hook". The hook is adjustable, allowing the pot to be raised or lowered away from the flames. Jizai kagi were often decorated and could be designed in the shape of a fan, a fish, or the mallet of the god Daikokuten. This item is in nice condition for it's age. This item comes from the estate from a relative. Please look at the super-sized photo for cover details, and feel free to ask questions before buying! - I’m not an expert in grading this item and have attempted to describe it as accurately as I can. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this item, or its condition, please ask before buying. Once the item has left our hands, we cannot influence delivery time. Delivery time to countries outside the US varies. Please check with your local customs office if your item is unreasonably delayed.We always leave feedback. Please communicate with us prior to leaving negative feedback. Many problems are resolvable between buyer and seller to everyone's satisfaction!
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Pueblo, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-23T19:54:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Wood
Color: Brown
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: 1900-1940
