Vintage Kiri Maki-e Hibachi, Shōwa period, Japan.

Decorative Japanese Hibachi, a traditional fire bowl made from paulownia wood, from the Shōwa period.

Dimensions: height 21 cm, width 49 cm, depth 42 cm. The hibachi has a removable copper lining intended for ash and charcoal.

The wooden fire pot is decorated with a floral and bird motif in the Maki-e technique (蒔絵) and accented with Raden (螺鈿), mother-of-pearl inlay. This hibachi is shaped according to the form of the tree trunk from which it was made.

A charming and authentic accent for any interior.

Originally, this hibachi was used as a hand warmer, but nowadays it has many modern applications, such as an original plant holder or purely as a decorative element.

The word "hibachi" is derived from the Japanese words "hi" (fire) and "bachi" (pot), which refers to a pot for fire.