Wonderful antique hand made and hand forged Jizai Kagi country style hearth pot hanger, wood fish with bamboo pole with iron hook , iron rectangular hook at top and 19th C iron teapot. Used over an open cooking hearth or hibachi. Tea Pot - 7" wide + 9" high Fish Hook Hanger - 18" + 41" high Bought in Okinawa, Japan 1986 Very good condition Original condition
Dimensions
Acquired From:
Gallery/Dealer
.png){kind=avatar}
Dear Julie, You have a nice, simple made Jizai Kagi with a cast Iron teapot or Tetsubin in Japan. These kettles were used in Japanese tea ceremony. I believe yours is made in early 20th century. Jizai Kagi is mainly used in the country in small villages in Japan. In City's these were not much used. Its a traditional way of warming tea of food on open fire. Antique cast Iron Japanese pots are sought after as well as a complete Jizai Kagi. Some have a makers mark and that can add to the value. I figure your pot is not marked but thats not a big issue. My estimation is made on prices made in auction houses for Jizai Kagi with the same quality and age.
