Vintage Japanese Kassha Pulley (滑車) — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-401) - 1

Vintage Japanese Kassha Pulley (滑車) — Wood, 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-401)

SKU:
25M-401
$60.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 5"W x 3 1/2"D x 11"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Pulley — 1950s, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-401)

The Weight of Time, Lifted by Hand

This rugged vintage pulley from mid-century Japan once played a quiet yet vital role in the rhythm of daily labor — hoisting goods, aiding construction, or assisting farmwork. Crafted in the 1950s during the industrious Showa era, its iron hooks and natural wood housing are worn with the patina of purpose. Its presence now feels sculptural, a relic of Japan's practical ingenuity and quiet strength.

A true wabi-sabi artifact, this pulley is ideal for rustic interiors, loft spaces, or as a symbolic accent in a curated collection. It offers not only material weight but also emotional gravity — a hand-hewn reminder of a generation that worked with purpose and grit.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Period

  • Material: Wood and forged iron

  • Use: Traditional rope pulley for lifting cargo

  • Features: Oval wooden body, large iron top ring, aged surface with natural wear

  • Dimensions: 5"W x 3 1/2"D x 11"H

  • Condition: Weathered and rustic, structurally sound

Suspended or displayed, it evokes the silent rhythm of labor and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship.

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5"W x 3 1/2"D x 11"H