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Japanese primitive Antiques Ebisu Sora-kagi A tool for hanging hooks in hearths

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Material: Zelkova Size: 240 (W) x 300 (H) x 220 (D) [mm]  5kg Smooth curves A very refined design that symbolizes Japanese folk art. It is made of hard wood, but wear leaves traces of the string It has been blessed with good aging and beautification due to soot It is called Sora-Kagi and is used in hearths. A hook (jizai-kagi) is hung from the ceiling, and this is a decoration for hanging the hook on the ceiling. A kettle or other object is hung on the end of the hook to boil water or a pot. As a result, these folk tools become tastefully black with soot. There are also several types of Sora-Kagi, and this one is named Ebisu. One of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan is a god holding a pole and a fish. It is so named because the design is a reference to the fishing hook on the god's rod.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Edo-period
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Niiza, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10264244168612

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