Wooden Wheel with Steel Rim flat woven The end of the handle

The end of the handle is wrapped in leather

and I don't believe it's design could be improved upon at all

the whole piece feels surrealistic--an unusual and compelling object and great addition to any collection of mid-century or contemporary ceramics

wall inscriptions

These are punctuated with black Japanese characters

Wooden Wheel with Steel Rim flat woven The end of the handleI could not resist this old wooden wheel, which certainly was once affixed to a cart or wagon; with its wonderfully shaped wooden spokes and steel (nice and heavy_ rim, it's just a beautiful thing. I'd hang it on the wall or prop it somewhere to be admired, and also as a reminder to keep moving forward! It measures 10" in diameter and 3 3 4" deepest (at hub). The steel rim measures 5 8" thick. Great structural condition super solid with some rust on