Yokogi in the Shape of a Carp
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood; iron fittings
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 6 x 40.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection
Object number1965.043.001
Descriptionthe carving represents a carp & is carved in one piece of wood; it is a yokogi or fitting to adjust a pot hook(juzai-gaki); a large metal lined hole goes through the fish's head vertically; there is a ring & hook near its tailStatus
Not on view
1903
Shiwan Ware
Soten Soheishi
Mino Kiln
1880 - 1900
