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sekisuibyō chōzubachi
石水瓶手水鉢

stone bottle basin


One of the water basins illustrated in both Tsukiyamateizōden (zenpen) and Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen). It is similar to a kind of Japanese jar with earlike handles, and is used as a veranda water basin.


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