Japanese Jizai

Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm. The hook was used to suspend

Japanese Hearth Hook “Jizai Kogi” repurposed as Sculpture Beautifully executed craftsmanship

This articulated okimono represents a naturalistically rendered lobster, with fully articulated limbs, antennae, body, and tail and comes with an inscribed wood storage box. Signed:...

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a crab Edo Period (1615 - 1867), 19th Century

Japanese large 17th century keyaki wood kettle hook (jizai). 30” high x 25 1/2” wide x 9” deep (14

traditional Japanese hearth hook, called a jizai kagi. Hung from the ceiling above an indoor floor hearth

This Japanese hearth hook dates to the early 20th century and would have originally been used to

This Japanese hearth hook dates to the late 19th century and would have originally been used to

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

Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Meiji Period Keyaki wood (elm) Jizai hearth hook, Japan Jizai in this J

Sculpture jizai okimono of an articulated crab in bronze with dark brown patina. Finely executed

of artisinal craft production. These Jizai-Gake, kettle hangers are a perfect example of form and

Jizai okimono of an articulated hammered copper praying mantis. The praying mantis (in Japanese

An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai

Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important

Meiji Period (or earlier) Jizai Kogi Kettle Hook, Japan A large handsomely carved kettle hook

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

ruling class of the feudal Japan, both a symbol of power and temperance. Jisai Okimono are realistic

There is a long-standing tool in Japan for hanging pots called "jizai-hooks". It is made of iron

Japanese craft of Jizai Okimono—articulated metal sculptures—he found his calling. The metal work combined

A bold and graphic 19th century Japanese Meiji period Jizai-Kagi, a hook used to raise and lower a

from a piece of solid wood, the sculpture of this type is known as Jizai Kagi in Japan and function as

A large articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as

An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai

Period circa 1890-1900s. As an ornamental display item, this type of item is known in Japanese as Jizai

Antique signed Japanese articulated lobster / cray fish sculpture (Jizai Okimono) in copper, circa

An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai

An articulate spiny lobster (Ise-Ebi) as an ornamental display item, known in Japanese as Jizai

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

There is a long-standing tool in Japan for hanging pots called "jizai-hooks". It is made of iron

Antique Japanese Jizai (hearth hook which was suspended from a ceiling beam to support a hanging

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

Japanese jizai hearth hook of keyaki (zelkova), a type of Asian elm. The hook was used to suspend

hanging kettle. It is a Japanese Jizai hearth hook of Keyaki (Zelkova), a type of Asian elm. It was used

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.

Bronze sculpture representing an articulated crab with brown patina, moving eyes. Japan, Meiji

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the

This Jizai-kake is carved from solid wood, and hangs over a Japanese open hearth in the floor

Outstanding fully articulated bronze lobster. This type of object was made in Japan during the

Bronze articulated crab with brown patina, Japan, Meiji (1868-1912). Measures: Height 6.5 cm

Meiji bronze articulated lobster. This object of smaller size than the traditional ji-zhai was made for the table of calligraphy of the men of letters and was used besides its very ...

carved. The earliest known jizai okimono is a dragon bearing the signature of Myochin Muneaki and

A 19th century Japanese iron Jizai Okimono articulated spiny lobster Edo period mounted on a

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

the Japanese art form of Jizai Okimono popular in the late 19th century.