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

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

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A fine old Japanese kettle hook with bamboo post, iron hardware and hand-carved hardwood koi prosperity fish crossbar. Hand made, hand carved, and hand forged Hard to find complete and in tact as is this example Originally used in Japanese main living rooms for suspending cooking pots and kettles over a charcoal fire. Today these antiques serve as decorative accents and hanging planter hooks. Hand made, hand carved with all original fittings: bamboo, iron and hand carved wooden koi fish. Very nice patina from great age Dimensions: 50 inches in length and 13 inches wide (the fish measures 13 inches wide) Provenance: Old Nagoya collection. History of KOI: Many of the attributes of the koi symbolize prosperity and success including several lessons individuals often encounter in life. The koi fish has a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by it's ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream. Some of the characteristics associated with the koi include: Good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition, perseverance. Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Mr. Schneible personally travels to China and Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure it's old age, authenticity, and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

Dimensions:
Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128925447283

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