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suichōseki
垂釣石

fishing stone


One of the key stones mentioned in Tsukiyamateizōden (zenpen). It is placed at the shore of a pond. It is supposed to be a tall stone with a flat top, projecting over the pond, a place suited for fishing.


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