Large Wooden Fish - Japanese Antique Mingei Irori Hearth Hook Sculpture 4kg

Large Wooden Fish is a stunning Japanese Antique Mingei piece crafted as an Irori Hearth Hook, designed to bring authentic Edo Meiji Period Art into your home. This Jizaikagi Fish Sculpture serves as a traditional wooden Irori Pot Hook, offering both historical significance and functional beauty as Japanese Hearth Decor. Weighing a substantial 4.1 kg, this Heavy Wood Carving 4kg features an oversized carp motif that symbolizes prosperity and protection around the hearth.

This antique koi carp carving measures 24.4 inches (62 cm) wide, 8.7 inches (22 cm) high, and 5.7 inches (14.5 cm) deep, making it a rare and impressive Wabi Sabi Wall Art piece. Crafted from solid aged timber with an authentic Urushi lacquer finish, it boasts a rich charcoal-ebony patina developed over centuries of exposure to fireplace smoke and daily use. This Rustic Zen Sculpture carries the spirit of traditional Japanese folk art and is perfect as a Japandi Home Accent for modern interiors.

Key features and benefits:

- Large Wooden Fish carved from a single block of dense wood → ensures durability and authentic antique presence

- Measures 62 cm wide, significantly larger than typical Jizaikagi fish sculptures → creates a commanding focal point

- Aged Urushi lacquer finish → offers a unique deep patina that modern reproductions cannot replicate

- Weighs 4.1 kg → provides stable placement on shelves or mantels without tipping

- Professionally reinforced for structural integrity → safe for immediate display

- Symbolizes protection from fire and brings prosperity → culturally meaningful décor

- Versatile display options: wall-mounted or tabletop centerpiece → enhances any living room, dining space, or office

This traditional Japanese folk art piece originally functioned as an adjustable pot hook crossbar suspended over the irori hearth in farmhouses during the late Edo to Meiji period (19th century). The fish motif, often a koi or sea bream, was chosen for its spiritual significance in warding off fires and inviting good fortune.

Condition-wise, this Large Wooden Fish is in excellent antique condition with minor historic surface cracks and scuffs that add character without compromising stability. It has undergone professional restoration to reinforce its structure while preserving its authentic aged look.

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Add this exceptional Japanese Antique Mingei artifact to your collection to enjoy a museum-grade statement piece rich in history and cultural symbolism. Perfect for collectors, interior designers, or anyone seeking an authentic Traditional Japanese Folk Art accent that blends seamlessly into Rustic Zen Sculpture or Japandi Home Accent styles.