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rigyoseki
鯉魚石

carp stone


A long stone in the shape of a carp, used as an element of the dragon gate waterfall. It is sometimes placed below the falls, and sometimes above it.


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