One of the island styles described for ponds in Sakuteiki. The island takes a shape common in Japanese crafts, which is modeled after a sandy beach. It is irregular in form and has a number of rounded lobes; sand is scattered and small pine trees planted on its surface.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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