Antique Japanese carved wood carp-form Yokogi

c. 1840, Japan, carved and varnished solid wood depicting a fish with scales, the yokogi hung from a pole that suspends a kettle in a hearth and was a symbol of protection against fires, includes original purchase invoice, on custom metal stand, 5"h x 16"l x 4"w (fish), 7"h (total)
Condition: Good, minor insect holes, hairline through tail, surface nicks and wear to finish, the underside darkened by placement near fire **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.