Vintage Japanese Fire Pot, 1920s

Description

Beautiful Japanese wooden hibachi with original copper lining, Meiji period, ca. 1868-1912.

Hand-carved, richly grained paulownia wood. Marked at the … more Beautiful Japanese wooden hibachi with original copper lining, Meiji period, ca. 1868-1912.

Hand-carved, richly grained paulownia wood. Marked at the bottom (see photos).

Dimensions: height 21 cm, diameter 29 cm.

In good condition, a splendid decorative interior item.

A Japanese hibachi is a traditional heating device or fire pot used in Japan to warm spaces and prepare food.

The word "hibachi" is derived from the Japanese words "hi" (fire) and "bachi" (pot), referring to a pot with fire.

Today, hibachis are still used in traditional Japanese homes, but they have also become popular as decorative objects and collectibles due to their historical and artistic value. less