Antique Japanese Wooden Gear Segment, 1890s

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Sculptural wooden segment with protruding, individually fitted teeth—an authentic component from the drive mechanism of a traditional Japanese waterwheel (mizuguruma).

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Dimensions: height 35 cm, width 83 cm, depth 12 cm. Weight: 14 kg.

The curved beam is constructed with mortise-and-tenon joinery and wooden plugs; traces of use, small old repairs, and a warm, nut-brown tone give the piece a beautifully weathered character.

A bold, minimal object that can be displayed in multiple ways: standing on the central foot, resting on the arc, or set at a slight angle for extra dynamism. Pairs beautifully with greenery—think bonsai, ferns, or climbing plants—and serves as a pure wabi-sabi accent full of history and patina in interiors from modern to rustic.

Sturdy and decorative, with natural age cracks and work marks consistent with its age and function; ready to place. See less