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磯石

seashore rock


A garden stone taken from the seashore. Many have complex shapes with irregular surfaces due to wave erosion. They were favored for use in Daimyō gardens in the Edo period.


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