Antique Japanese Wooden Pulley – Keyaki Wood, 1900

A striking and sculptural object, originally used as a pulley system for drawing water from wells or for hoisting heavy loads—often in combination with buckets or baskets.

Dimensions: height 69 cm, width 37 cm, depth 30 cm

This robust piece dates to around 1900 and is crafted from beautifully darkened keyaki (zelkova wood), a traditional Japanese hardwood known for its strength and expressive grain.

Its rich, time-worn patina is the result of decades of use, adding a unique layer of character and bearing witness to a long life in Japan’s agricultural or domestic culture.

Today, this object serves as a powerful and unique eye-catcher in any modern or wabi-sabi inspired interior—ideal as a sculptural accent, wall-mounted piece, or even repurposed as a pedestal or plant stand.

One of a kind—a genuine piece of Japanese craftsmanship and history.