Japanese Antique Rare Catfish Jizai Kagi, Edo Period
$29.73
$40.43
DescriptionAntique Japanese jizai-kagi in the form of a catfish. In a Japanese home, water in a kettle or pot is heated over an irori (sunken hearth). The jizai hook hangs from a strong ceiling beam. From this, a long device is suspended with a hook on the end that can be adjusted up or down by moving the jizai-kagi. This unusual jizai-kagi is carved of kayaki (zelkova elm) wood and has patination from hearth smoke. A portion of it’s original iron chain is still attached.Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)Dimensions: 8″ long x 2 1/2″ high x 2 1/4″ wide
