Taishō Period Hibachi Fire Bowl, Japan, 1920s

Large hibachi (fire bowl) from Japan, circa 1920. Beautiful hexagonal design with a copper lining. Perfect as a decorative flower stand and for plant arrangements. Dimensions: height 33 cm, width 62 cm, depth 62 cm. A beautiful object with history, showing signs of age and old repairs. A Japanese hibachi is a traditional fire bowl used in Japan to heat spaces and prepare food. The word "hibachi" is derived from the Japanese words "hi" (fire) and "bachi" (bowl), referring to a bowl with fire.