Half weel cart pattern (片輪車文様 - katawaguruma monyo)

The katawaguruma traditional Japanese pattern shows wheels emerging from water. The pattern doesn't depict water wheels but cart wheels soaking in a river to avoid having parts getting loose due to dryness.

 

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Lacquered box with katawaguruma design [source]
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Kimono cloth with katawaguruma design [source]

 

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