Japanese Hooks

Jizai Kagi

Meiji Wood Sculpture

Edo Period Carved Wood

19th Century Japanese Jizai Kagi (Hearth Hook) Segment

$1,950

H 32.5 in W 25 in D 10 in

19th Century Japanese Jizai Kagi (Hearth Hook) Segment

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This architectural element is a section of a Jizai Kagi, a traditional Japanese adjustable hearth hook used to suspend iron kettles or pots over an open irori (sunken hearth).

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A hook (pothook) for suspending a pot over the fire, Japan 1800.

$2,360

H 71 in W 8 in D 8 in

A hook (pothook) for suspending a pot over the fire, Japan 1800.

Located in Milan, IT

A pothook (or pot hook) S-shaped metal hook for suspending a pot over a fire, a sunken hearth irori.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Japanese Brass Lobster Sculpture Decorative Object

$1,200

H 3.75 in W 6.25 in D 12 in

Japanese Brass Lobster Sculpture Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A Japanese brass lobster decorative object sculpture or wall art sculpture, circa early-20th century, Japan.

Category

20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Japanese Hook Elmwood, Keyaki

Unavailable

H 22.84 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Japanese Hook Elmwood, Keyaki

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Very elegant wooden hook in elmwood, Japan, Meiji period.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Elm

Japanese "U" Shaped Hearth Hook (Jizai)

Unavailable

H 18 in W 18 in D 7 in

Japanese "U" Shaped Hearth Hook (Jizai)

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

Unavailable

H 17.25 in W 15.5 in D 5 in

Antique Japanese Hearth, 'Kettle Hook' “Jizai Kogi”

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Hearth Hook “Jizai Kogi” repurposed as Sculpture Beautifully executed craftsmanship showing rope marks from being suspended from ceiling beam.

Category

Antique 1860s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Edo Period Counterbalance for a Traditional Kettle Hook in Shape of a Sea Bream

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 16.54 in D 5.52 in

Edo Period Counterbalance for a Traditional Kettle Hook in Shape of a Sea Bream

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Beautifully carved cross-piece (yokogi) for a traditional Japanese kettle hook (jizaikagi). Such items were used for a special construction over open fire places (irori) in old house...

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer

Sold

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Hook Nose Owl Folk Art Lantern Censer

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censer Lantern, signed Japan. This handsome Japanese quality "Hook Nose" Owl" lantern is a special find and authentic work of art.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, C. 1900

Sold

H 59 in W 17.25 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese hearth hook dates to the early 20th century and would have originally been used to suspend cooking pots above a traditional sunken floor hearth (irori).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Copper

Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, c. 1900

Sold

H 59 in W 14 in D 2.75 in

Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This Japanese hearth hook dates to the late 19th century and would have originally been used to suspend cooking pots above a traditional sunken floor hearth (irori).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Copper

Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks

Sold

H 23 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Japanese Vintage Dragonfly Lantern With Monkey Suspension Hooks

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition Japan, an attractive and sturdy lantern, with a seldom seen double winged "Dragonfly" motif on all four sides of the fire...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Sold

H 8 in W 1.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Decorative Hook Hanging Bear 8 tall x 1.25 w x 1 d Original vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Meiji Period Keyaki Elm Wood Jizai Hearth Hook, Japan

Sold

H 20 in W 16 in D 6 in

Meiji Period Keyaki Elm Wood Jizai Hearth Hook, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Meiji Period Keyaki wood (elm) Jizai hearth hook, Japan Jizai in this J form are also called ebisu, so named after one of the seven Gods of Fortune.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Elm

Japan Finely Cast Pair Old and Sturdy Wall Hooks

Sold

H 3.5 in W 4.25 in L 3.5 in

Japan Finely Cast Pair Old and Sturdy Wall Hooks

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese pair of two (2) old finely hand cast bronze/brass wall hooks in the form of mythical animals Strong quality casting with mounting holes Fine original old patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Beam Hook Sculpture, 1890

Sold

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Beam Hook Sculpture, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A large and finely carved antique Japanese wooden jizaigake, or pothook hanger with lovely wood grain.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern

Sold

H 12 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Japanese Old Massive Over Sized Hook Nose Owl Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese massive over size hook nose owl, 12 inches tall.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large Meiji Period 'or earlier' Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan

Sold

H 17.5 in W 14 in D 10 in

Large Meiji Period 'or earlier' Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Meiji Period (or earlier) Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan A large handsomely carved kettle hook made of Keyaki wood (Japanese elm – Zelkova serrata).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, c. 1868–1912

Sold

H 14 in W 9 in D 4 in

Hand carved Japanese Jizai Kagi hearth hook, c. 1868–1912

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Japanese hand carved Jizai Kagi hearth hook in keyaki wood (Japanese Zelkova).

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)

Sold

H 30 in W 25.5 in D 9 in

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)

Located in Hudson, NY

Large 17th Century Japanese Keyaki Wood Kettle Hook (Jizai)

Category

Antique 17th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Rare and Unusual Edo-Period Wooden Brazier Hook – 19th Century

Sold

H 24.81 in W 8.67 in D 13 in

Rare and Unusual Edo-Period Wooden Brazier Hook – 19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This particular example is expertly carved from a single block of keyaki wood (Japanese zelkova), one of the most prized hardwoods in Japan, renowned for its strength and striking gr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th c Rare folk brazier wooden hook. Edo-Meji period

Sold

H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

19th c Rare folk brazier wooden hook. Edo-Meji period

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Rare wooden brazier hook.Such hooks were traditionally used in relatively wealthy farmers houses and were suspended from the ceiling over the traditional iron hearth.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unusual and Very Rare Edo Period Brazier Hook in Keyaki Wood, 19th Century

Sold

H 24.81 in W 8.67 in D 13 in

Unusual and Very Rare Edo Period Brazier Hook in Keyaki Wood, 19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A remarkable and rare find from the Edo–Meiji transition period, this large wooden brazier hook (jizaikagi) was traditionally used in wealthy farmhouse interiors, suspended from the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850

Sold

H 6 in W 18.75 in D 3.75 in

Japanese Jizai Kagi Fish Carving, C. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This lively wooden fish dates to the mid-19th century and was originally the lever mechanism on a traditional Japanese hearth hook, called a jizai kagi. Hung from the ceiling above a...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

1970s Red Plastic Wall Hooks by Makio Hasuike for Gedy Italy as New

Sold

H 2.96 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in

1970s Red Plastic Wall Hooks by Makio Hasuike for Gedy Italy as New

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

A rare pair of vintage wall hooks designed by Japanese-born Italian designer Makio Hasuike for Gedy, Italy, in the late 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Plastic

Japanese Pair Hook Nose Owl Lantern Censers

Sold

H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Pair Hook Nose Owl Lantern Censers

Located in South Burlington, VT

Hard to find pair whimsical Owl "Hook Nose" Censers and Lanterns This handsome Japanese quality pair (2) of "Hook Nose" Owl" lanterns and censers is a special find and are authent...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Antique Lantern Wind Chime with Plant Hook

Sold

H 10 in W 6 in D 6 in

Japanese Antique Lantern Wind Chime with Plant Hook

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual handcrafted iron ringing lantern or wind chime in the form of a Japanese mountain minka farm house that may be suspended in your favorite indoor or outdoor space. T...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Japan Antique Hand Carved Beam Hook Sculpture, 1890

Sold

H 14.5 in W 12 in D 6 in

Japan Antique Hand Carved Beam Hook Sculpture, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A great collectible and displayable artifact from old Japan A large and finely carved antique Japanese wooden jizaigake, or pothook hanger.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japan Huge Superb Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Hook Sculpture, 1890

Sold

H 20 in W 16 in D 8 in

Japan Huge Superb Antique Hand-Carved Ceiling Hook Sculpture, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A large and finely carved antique Japanese 20 inch wooden jizai gake, or pothook hanger.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Hand Carved Ceiling Beam Hook Sculpture, Daikoku's Hat, 1890

Sold

H 10 in Dm 6 in

Japan Antique Hand Carved Ceiling Beam Hook Sculpture, Daikoku's Hat, 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

Daikoku's hat, a great collectible and displayable artifact from old Japan A beautiful wooden jizaigake, or pothook hanger.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Sold

H 50 in W 13 in D 4 in

Japan Antique Hand Carved Hand forged KOI Planter Hook Prosperity Fish 1890

Located in South Burlington, VT

A fine old Japanese kettle hook with bamboo post, iron hardware and hand-carved hardwood koi prosperity fish crossbar.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope & Hook

Sold

H 14 in W 19.5 in D 9 in

Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope & Hook

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully carved old Japanese Koi fish, a symbol of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jizai- A sculptural Japanese hook

Sold

H 26.78 in

Jizai- A sculptural Japanese hook

Located in London, GB

An architectural hand-carved element suspended from the ceiling over an open fire to support a hanging kettle. It is a Japanese Jizai hearth hook of Keyaki (Zelkova), a type of Asian...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

19th Century English Decorative Plaque With 18 Carat Japaning

Sold

H 8.5 in W 36 in D 2.5 in

19th Century English Decorative Plaque With 18 Carat Japaning

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Very unusual English plaque with 18 carat gold japaning, hooks in place for hanging.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Zbisu Jizai-Kake (Pot Hook)

Sold

H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in

Japanese Zbisu Jizai-Kake (Pot Hook)

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful wooden jizaigake, or pothook hanger made of Zelkova wood, which is resistant to fire. These were suspended over the hearth with an adjustable hook to hold the kettle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tribal Art

Japanese Keyaki Wood Jizai Hearth Hook

Sold

H 19 in W 18.5 in D 15.75 in

Japanese Keyaki Wood Jizai Hearth Hook

Located in Seattle, WA

Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Aviation Objects

Massive Japanese Jizai Hearth Hook of Keyaki Wood

Sold

H 29.5 in W 26 in D 8.5 in

Massive Japanese Jizai Hearth Hook of Keyaki Wood

Located in Seattle, WA

Exceptionally large Japanese carved wood Jizai Hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese More Furniture and Collectibles

Jizai-kake, Hook

Sold

H 17 in W 12 in D 6 in

Jizai-kake, Hook

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This Jizai-kake is carved from solid wood, and hangs over a Japanese open hearth in the floor, where an iron kettle was suspended from it. The open hearth was the center of the home,...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Jizai on Stand

Sold

H 24.25 in W 13.5 in D 7 in

Japanese Jizai on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Japanese Jizai (hearth hook which was suspended from a ceiling beam to support a hanging kettle over an open fire).

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Rare Japanese Jizai Kagi 18th century pot hook.

Sold

H 27 in D 18 in

Rare Japanese Jizai Kagi 18th century pot hook.

Located in New York, NY

These Jizai hooks are extremely rare in this size. They are highly sought after by collectors of Period Japanese objects.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

People Also Browsed

1950s Mid-Century Brass Lobster

$275

H 3.5 in W 12 in D 6.25 in

1950s Mid-Century Brass Lobster

Located in Charleston, SC

Midcentury brass lobster, circa 1950s. This can be hung on the wall or placed on a surface. Very detailed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Japanese Hooks", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Japanese Hooks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese hooks available for sale. The range of distinct Japanese hooks — often made from wood, elm and hardwood — can elevate any home. Japanese hooks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Japanese Hooks?

Japanese hooks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $850, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.