One of the water basins illustrated in both Tsukiyamateizōden (zenpen) and Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen). It has an elongated cubic form and the Chinese character for "star" is inscribed on one side. A circular hole for the water is made on its top.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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