Japanese Meiji Firepot in Copper

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Beautiful Japanese wooden hibachi with original copper lining, from the Meiji period, around 1868-1912. Hand-carved, richly grained kiri wood.

Dimensions: … Read more Beautiful Japanese wooden hibachi with original copper lining, from the Meiji period, around 1868-1912. Hand-carved, richly grained kiri wood.

Dimensions: height 22 cm, diameter 37 cm. In good condition, a stunning decorative interior item.

A Japanese hibachi is a traditional heating device or firepot used in Japan to warm spaces and prepare food. The word "hibachi" is derived from the Japanese words "hi" (fire) and "bachi" (bowl), which refers to a bowl 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. Many people use them as decorative elements in their interiors. See less