Antique Taishō Japanese Spinning Wheel, 1910

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Antique Japanese spinning wheel, dating from circa 1910–1920, from the late Meiji to early Taishō period, Japan. The wheel is … Read more Antique Japanese spinning wheel, dating from circa 1910–1920, from the late Meiji to early Taishō period, Japan. The wheel is constructed from wood and bamboo, with numerous fine radial slats creating a striking graphic structure.

Dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter 60 cm.

The wheel shows clear signs of age and use. Five of the slats were repaired in the past and stand out through their lighter colour. These old repairs have remained clearly visible and add extra character and a strong sense of history to the piece.

with its large diameter, open construction and warm patina, it is now a highly decorative Japanese object, ideal as a sculptural wall piece or freestanding interior object. See less