Three ANTIQUE JAPANESE KETTLE HOOKS( Jizai Kagi) Keyaki wood Meiji period 1868-1912Substantial, rare Japanese jizai kagi or hearth hook, Meiji period, c. 1868-1913. The jizai, part of every traditional Japanese home, is an architectural element of solid hardwood which was suspended from a ceiling beam over an open fire to support a hanging kettle. Made of solid keyaki wood, this Jizai is a fine example of the simplicity and quality of Mingei, the tradition of crafting every day objects. good condition. :L 12” x 6.5”X 4", M 10"X9" X 4" S 9.5" X 7" X 4"