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This traditional wooden hook is called "Jizaï daïkoku". This hook was carved from a single piece of Zelkova wood. It is used to hold the traditional hearth pot in a "Machiya" (small townhouse).
The Jizaï daïkoku, or cauldron hook, refers to "Daikokuten," a Buddhist deity of good fortune whose shape (a figure wearing a hat) resembles that of the hook. Here, the hook does not have a hat as seen on other Jizaï daïkoku. Some will recognize the logo of my e-shop.
The hook has a very beautiful patina. I have simply oiled it. It measures 400mm high by 265mm wide and 190mm deep. It weighs 9kg.
It likely dates back to the 50s. It should be noted that this type of hook comes from an era when Japan faced a steel shortage. Steel mines are extremely rare in Japan, apart from the one in Yasugi (which gave its name to yellow steel). The idea was therefore to create a hook that could support the weight and heat. The cauldron or pot was then suspended by an ingenious system of rope and a wooden adjustment mechanism in the shape of a fish (see last photo).
Today, this rare piece, sought after by antique dealers, is a delight for collectors.
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