The cast iron monkey hooks are traditional Japanese household items that used to be seen in many homes. It is said that they are originally used in flower arrangements to hang vases. The monkey hooks come in three different sizes, each with their own characteristic features. They can be used individually or be combined to make a longer hook. Practical and attractive, they will add a nice accent to your home. Sumitani Saburo Shten was founded in 1939 in Takaoka, Toyama prefecture, where copper casting has been a major industry over 400 years. Using the technology and experience in copper casting, Sumitani Saburo Shten creates a wide variety of household and decorative items using iron, aluminium, tin and brass. Size: 12cm Material: 100% cast iron