{"product_id":"antique-japanese-carved-wooden-fish-masa-please-rework-this-description","title":"SPECIAL! Antique 19C Japanese Charred Wooden Fish - Edo Period","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4fa62385-cc6f-456e-b21f-1c6c6335060b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eA totally one-of-a-kind Japanese hand-carved wooden fish with thick layers of soot, dating from the early-mid 19th century, spanning the late Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eThis carved fish was originally part of a traditional Japanese hearth hook called \u003ci\u003eJizai Kagi\u003c\/i\u003e. Hung above an indoor floor hearth (\u003ci\u003eIrori\u003c\/i\u003e), it suspended cooking pots over an open fire. The fish-shaped cross-piece, or \u003ci\u003eYokogi\u003c\/i\u003e, functioned as a lever to adjust the pot's height. Because fish are associated with water, this carving also served as a talisman to protect the home from fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe absolute highlight of this carving is its heavily darkened surface, which comes from built-up old soot that accumulated naturally from daily used over decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eCarved wood with a heavily aged and darkened surface. Visible tool marks, natural grain, splits and surface irregularities remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eApproximately 41.5 x 10 x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"997\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"997\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAs an antique Japanese wooden object, this piece has lived a previous life and shows substantial signs of age and use. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SURFACE IS HEAVILY SOOTED AND VERY FRAGILE. THEREFORE, BUYERS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO HANDLE IT WITH EXRTRA CARE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The carving is heavily aged, with areas of wear, cracking and accumulated surface deposits. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59982626357632,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DECORATIVESEPTEMBER22SHOPIFY_92of116.jpg?v=1790518621","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-carved-wooden-fish-masa-please-rework-this-description","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}