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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Jizai (hearth hanger hook)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Jizai (hearth hanger hook)

Maker Unknown Japanese Artist
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 18th-early 19th century
Made/manufacturedHokuriku, Japan
MediumZelkova wood
Dimensions18 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (47.6 x 39.4 x 24.8 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Kagedo Japanese Art
Object number2010.1.1
Collections
DescriptionJizai or hearth hanger hook in a Daikoku style with a high elongated cap proportionately equal to the rounded bottom hook, the curling edges of which are faceted. Carved of zelkova wood with a lacquer finish and warm patina.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Jizai (hearth hanger hook)
Unknown Japanese Artist
Edo period (1615-1868), 18th-early 19th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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