Antique Kiri Maki-E Hibachi in Bamboo, Japan, 1890s

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An antique Japanese Kiri Hibachi, a traditional fire bowl crafted from paulownia wood, originating from the late Meiji period (1890-1910).

… Read more An antique Japanese Kiri Hibachi, a traditional fire bowl crafted from paulownia wood, originating from the late Meiji period (1890-1910).

The hibachi features a removable copper lining intended for ash and charcoal.

Dimensions: height 18.5 cm, diameter 21 cm.

Adorned with bamboo decorations using the Maki-e technique (蒔絵). On the back, two birds in flight are depicted in the same technique.

The hibachi exhibits signs of aging that befit its antiquity. A charming and authentic accent in any interior. Originally used as a hand warmer, today it serves multiple modern purposes, such as an original planter or simply as a decorative interior accent.

The term "hibachi" is derived from the Japanese words "hi" (fire) and "bachi" (pot), referring to a pot for fire. See less