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Genkaigata chōzubachi
厳海形手水鉢

Genkai basin


A water basin illustrated in Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen). A water hole is made on the top of a stone having the shape of an arched bridge. It is used in the crouching basin arrangement.

Genkai basin
Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen)

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