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ankōgata chōzubachi
鮟鱇形手水鉢

angler fish basin


A water basin illustrated in Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen). It is made of a round, low, natural stone, and is named after the deep-sea fish ankō (angler fish) because of the resemblance in shape.

angler fish basin
Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen)

Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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