Jizai - Madera - Jizai-kagi (gancio per bollitore) - Japón - Periodo Meiji (1868 -1912)

Jizai-kagi (kettle hook) made from a single block of Zelkova wood, with the upper part in the shape of a roof and the lower part in a "hook" shape.
The jizai, part of every traditional Japanese home, is a solid wood architectural element, which was hung from a ceiling beam to support a kettle suspended above the sunken hearth. On the hanger hung an adjustable hook that held the kettle.
Today this traditional sculpture is a piece of furniture.
This type is called Daikoku, with a hat shape reminiscent of Daikoku, one of the seven sages of good luck.
The modern stand is included in the lot.

Meiji-Taisho period from the early 19th century.
Dimensions excluding base: 29 x 25 x 23 cm

In excellent condition.

The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging.

Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (no. 2617), which will be shipped with the lot.