Vintage Japanese Jizaikagi Irori Hearth Hook Carved Wood Fish 8”, Bamboo 27\" For Sale

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Vintage Japanese Jizaikagi Irori Hearth Hook Carved Wood Fish 8”, Bamboo 27\" :
$124.99

Vintage Japanese-style jizaikagi / irori hearth hook featuring a long bamboo or wooden shaft with an attached hand-carved wooden fish.
This traditional form was used with Japanese irori hearths, where adjustable hanging hardware suspended kettles or cooking pots over the fire. The carved fish is a distinctive decorative element commonly associated with jizaikagi hearth hooks.
The fish is finely carved with visible scales, fins, eye and tail details and is attached to the shaft with metal hardware. The long tapered shaft has a warm aged finish, cord wrapping near the lower section, a side opening, and a hanging cord at the upper end.
Overall Length: Approx. 27\"
Carved Fish Length: Approx. 8\"
Material: Bamboo / Wood / Metal / Cord
Type: Jizaikagi / Irori Hearth Hook
Design: Carved Fish
Origin: Japanese / Asian
Style: Folk Art / Primitive / Rustic
Vintage: Yes
Maker: Unmarked / Unknown
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related surface wear, scratches, finish variation, darkening, minor marks, and wear to the cord and metal components. Carved fish shows attractive aged patina and hand-worked detail. No maker marks were observed. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and construction.
An unusual decorative piece of Japanese folk-art-inspired hearth hardware suitable for an Asian antiques collection, rustic interior display, restaurant decor, or traditional irori display.
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