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

$2,385.73
£1,739.99
€2,000
CA$3,271.32
A$3,652.52
CHF 1,916.44
MX$45,078.56
NOK 24,089.88
SEK 22,540.36
DKK 15,218.75
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About the Item

A pothook (or pot hook) S-shaped metal hook for suspending a pot over a fire, a sunken hearth irori. It was called free hook because the pothook was adjustable allowing a pot to be lowered or raised away from the fire as required. Japan circa 1800.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917144939562

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