One of the water basins illustrated in both Tsukiyamateizōden (zenpen) and Tsukiyamateizōden (kōhen). It is similar in form to the date-shaped basin, and has Chinese characters inscribed on its front. It is used as a veranda water basin.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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