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Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures

$2,000per set
£1,545.35per set
€1,786.57per set
CA$2,826.14per set
A$3,169.71per set
CHF 1,659.93per set
MX$38,515.06per set
NOK 21,078.30per set
SEK 19,983.71per set
DKK 13,335.79per set

About the Item

A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japanese and function as the leveling pulley for the attached hearth hook. Traditionally, they were used above an indoor floor hearth (irori) to hold cooking vessels such as tea pot over the fire. These koi hoods provide a lovely ornamental touch to an otherwise purely functional object. Hand-carved and vanished in dark oily color, the Jizai Kagi shows off a strong Mingei (folk art) appeal to modern eyes for their robust and rustic representation of the fish. Naturally they were exposed to kitchen elements such as fires and smokes therefore have developed a deep patina. Full of charm, they are work of art themselves and can look very interesting in a well-informed interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s-1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Both with deep patina and scattered small dings and scrapes par nature of the objects. Nearly a pair with one has a slightly glossier finish. Ropes don't match and may be a historical replacement as needed. One hook shows more rust.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945031089332

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