Antique Japanese Jizai Kagi Country Fish Hook Pot Hanger With Teapot
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
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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.
Dear Julie,
Thanks for your reply !
I try to decipher the mark but its not very clear. Did some research on the size to find similar but I was not successful. I do not expect a famous makers mark here that will add to the value. The Tetsubin gives no cause to think that.
Regards,
Simon Breider
Is this for sale?
Thank you for your appraisal. I did find a makers mark and have attached a picture.