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sekimori ishi
関守石

barrier stone


A stone put on a stepping stone path or nobedan pavement in a tea garden to warn the guests against taking the wrong path. It is a fist-sized stone, tied over crosswise with dyed hemp-palm rope. It is also called tome ishi.


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