Wooden Wheel with Steel Rim flat woven flower-embroidered tunic

flower-embroidered tunic

The end of the handle is wrapped in leather

the whole piece feels surrealistic--an unusual and compelling object and great addition to any collection of mid-century or contemporary ceramics

The lid of the box shows some age

is in fact packed in pretty tightly and not really threatening to come apart

Wooden Wheel with Steel Rim flat woven flower-embroidered tunicI could not resist this old wooden wheel, which certainly was once affixed to a cart or wagon; with its wonderfully shaped wooden spokes and steel (nice and heavy_ rim, it's just a beautiful thing. I'd hang it on the wall or prop it somewhere to be admired, and also as a reminder to keep moving forward! It measures 10" in diameter and 3 3 4" deepest (at hub). The steel rim measures 5 8" thick. Great structural condition super solid with some rust on