Small antique keyaki wooden pothook, jizai, Daikoku shape, Japan
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1430632
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1430632
Please refer to our stock # 10017 when inquiring.
$1,200.00
Beautiful small wooden jizai, or pothook. This type is called Daikoku, after the shape of Daikoku’s hat. These hangers were suspended with a rope from a heavy beam, over the sunken hearth. From the hanger an adjustable hook was hung that held the kettle. Good piece of mingei.
Zelkova wood with rests of smut, especially in the grooves.
Japan, 19th century.
H 9.5; w 9.25; 2.75 inches.
Slight traces of usage, very good condition.
Zelkova wood with rests of smut, especially in the grooves.
Japan, 19th century.
H 9.5; w 9.25; 2.75 inches.
Slight traces of usage, very good condition.
