Hibachi, Maki-e Lacquer, Japan, Edo Period (1603–1868).

Hibachi, a portable Japanese heater made of lacquered wood with brass fittings. It was used to heat rooms and prepare tea. Inside the lacquered wooden case is a removable (or fixed) copper insert (otoshi), into which burning charcoal was placed on a layer of ash. The legs and sides of the piece are decorated with gilded plant scrolls (karakusa) as well as circular family crests. The base of the legs features a texture finely dusted with gold (maki-e). The top and edges are adorned with brass plates engraved with plant motifs (bamboo leaves, tendrils) as well as engraved shoots and heraldic elements. The legs, characterized by their curvature and profile, are stylized in the cabriole style / Japanese neko-ashi (cat’s paw) style, with heart-shaped openings (inome—a traditional Japanese motif believed to ward off evil).

Japan, Edo period (1603–1868).

Height 20 cm, length 39.5 cm, width 39.5 cm.

Very good condition, slight signs of wear and soiling.

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