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Authentic Antique Japanese Irori Hearth Hook - "Ebisu" Style Solid Wood Jizai-kagi (3.5kg)

Bring the soul of a traditional Japanese farmhouse to your home with this heavy, authentic Jizai-kagi (adjustable hearth hook). This specific J-shaped form is known as the "Ebisu" style, named after the god of luck and prosperity, and was once the functional heart of a Japanese sunken hearth (Irori).

The Story of the Patina (Susu-take effect): This piece is a living testament to Japanese history. Over decades of use, it was seasoned by the rising smoke (Susu) of the hearth fire. The stunning, deep chocolate-to-black luster was not achieved with modern varnish; it was created by the original inhabitants hand-polishing the wood daily as part of their domestic ritual. This "living glow" is highly prized by collectors of Japanese folk art.

Key Features:

• Massive Solid Wood: Weighing nearly 3.5kg (approx. 7.7 lbs), this is a dense, powerful piece of timber that provided the strength to hold heavy iron kettles over an open flame.

• Ebisu Form: The bold, curved silhouette is both a functional tool and a powerful piece of abstract sculpture, perfect for rustic or minimalist Zen-inspired interiors.

• Authentic Wear: Includes the original integrated wooden pegs used for the adjustment mechanism, showing years of smooth friction wear.

Specifications:

• Height: 42.0 cm / 16.5 in

• Width: 25.2 cm / 9.9 in

• Thickness: Approx. 10.0 cm / 3.9 in

• Weight: 3,480 g / 7.67 lbs

• Material: Aged Solid Wood (likely Keyaki or Oak)

Condition Report: Authentic Antique Condition. As is typical for authentic Irori tools exposed to heat and dryness for a century, there are natural age-related cracks in the grain. However, the wood remains incredibly stable, heavy, and structurally sound. It is not fragile and is ready for display or use in a traditional setting.