Description: Very Rare Antique Japanese JIZAI KAGI Iron, Brass/Bronze Rod Hook, Fish Suspension19th C or Earlier This very rare Japanese heavy and sturdy Jizai Kati (should be still functional) hearth hook dates to the late 19th century and used to suspend cooking pots above a traditional sunken floor hearth (irori). Known as a jizai kagi, this adjustable pot hooks comprised of an iron rod encased in a bronze brass outer rod with its end a fish, hook with an attached round medallion with an inscribed embossed worn Japanese character . The bronze fish is decoded w/ primitively artful hammered scales, eyes and tail. The suspension is attached to the bronze outer rod. In addition to adding decorative appeal, the fish functions as a lever, used to raise or lower a cooking pot/kettle out from the flames below. This traditional jizai kagi is a great condition, well-preserved with all the essential components and w/ kept aged by a patina and should still be deemed functional. Please check photos for further evaluation and description. Additional Dimensions: Total heiight 55",, Outer case bronze 44" Fish: 12"length x 3" thickness or width Free shipping USA continental only!
Price: 870 USD
Location: Punta Gorda, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-22T15:39:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: JIZAI KAGI
Primary Material: Iron , Bronze/Brass/
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
UPC: Does not apply
MPN: Does not apply
Region of Origin: Japan
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Culture: Japanese
