Vintage Japanese Wooden Ornament - 1930s Showa Era (25D-252-1)

Vintage Japanese Ornament, Wood (SKU 25D-252-1)

Showa-era double-sheave wooden block repurposed as a sculptural ornament

Hand-carved from a single block of dense hardwood, this vintage Japanese pulley (katori) has been preserved as a warm, tactile wooden ornament. The softly rounded edges, deep honey-brown patina and visible tool marks speak to years of practical use, now transformed into an object of wabi-sabi beauty.

Twin vertical slots reveal the original double wheels inside, while rope-worn openings at each end hint at its maritime or workshop past. Displayed upright as a small sculpture or laid flat on a shelf, this Showa-era piece adds an authentic industrial accent to Japanese, coastal or minimalist interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, vintage 1930s
• Material: Solid hardwood with aged patina
• Use: Decorative ornament or display object; formerly a functional pulley block
• Features: Vintage Japanese wooden ornament; double-sheave interior wheels; hand-carved body with rounded corners; rope-worn apertures and visible joinery; rich Showa-era surface character
• Dimensions: 7 1/2"W x 4"D x 12"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, small marks and color variations consistent with use

A characterful fragment of Japanese craft, ideal for adding understated Showa-era charm to any curated space.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.