Ebisu jizai 自在 (pot hook) - Keyaki wood - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
Massive solid keyaki wooden, so-called, Ebisu jizai 自在 (pot hook) . Called that way after the shape of Ebisu’s hat. Ebisu 恵比須 is the Japanese god of fishermen and luck, one of the Seven gods of Fortune 七福神 (Shichifukujin) .
These hooks were traditionally suspended from a sturdy beam above the sunken hearth using a rope. With an adjustable hook attached to is, to hold a kettle on the desired height over the hearth.
Made of precious ‘Keyaki’ wood (Zelkova - Japanese oak) varnished in a deep dark brown hue with a lively woodgrain.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) .
Dimensions:
Height 47. 5 cm, Width 37. 5 cm, Depth 15. 5-25 cm.
Weight 8. 4 kg.
In a very good original condition with some old traces of use, like one of the slats. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
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Massive solid keyaki wooden, so-called, Ebisu jizai 自在 (pot hook) . Called that way after the shape of Ebisu’s hat. Ebisu 恵比須 is the Japanese god of fishermen and luck, one of the Seven gods of Fortune 七福神 (Shichifukujin) .
These hooks were traditionally suspended from a sturdy beam above the sunken hearth using a rope. With an adjustable hook attached to is, to hold a kettle on the desired height over the hearth.
Made of precious ‘Keyaki’ wood (Zelkova - Japanese oak) varnished in a deep dark brown hue with a lively woodgrain.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) .
Dimensions:
Height 47. 5 cm, Width 37. 5 cm, Depth 15. 5-25 cm.
Weight 8. 4 kg.
In a very good original condition with some old traces of use, like one of the slats. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
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