Vintage Japanese Bamboo Jizai Kagi Hanger With Iron Fish — 1910s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25S-543) - 2

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Jizai Kagi Hanger With Iron Fish — 1910s, Taisho Era (SKU: 25S-543)

SKU:
25S-543
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$650.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 62" Long (Fish: 14"W)
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Description

This elegant vintage Japanese jizai kagi (自在鉤) features a sleek blackened bamboo body paired with a cast iron hook and carp-shaped counterweight. Traditionally suspended above the irori (sunken hearth), the jizai kagi allowed the height of a kettle or pot to be adjusted precisely over the fire — an ingenious fusion of practicality and artistry in the Japanese home.

The iron carp (koi) serves not only as a functional counterbalance but also as a symbol of perseverance, strength, and good fortune in Japanese culture. Its finely detailed scales and expressive form add sculptural beauty to the piece, while the bamboo shaft and aged patina tell a story of long, careful use.

This jizai kagi embodies the essence of wabi-sabi, celebrating the harmony between utility and aesthetics. It stands today as a remarkable artifact of traditional craftsmanship — perfect as a centerpiece in a rustic interior or as a collector’s display of Japan’s enduring folk heritage.

62" Long not extended (Fish: 14"W)

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size:
62" Long (Fish: 14"W)