Lot 63 Dα

Two keyaki wood kettle hanger hooks (jizaigake). Northern Japan. Early 20th century

Single-block carvings from zelkova wood a) of Daikoku type with a roof-shaped top with overhanging eaves and b) of Ebisu type of elongated comma-shape, both with square suspension pegs at the top end and light grooves worn in the crook from rope wear. (2)
Height a) 40.3 cm; b) 31.2 cm