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The "Chozubachi" and "Tsukubai" have had a time honoured place in Japanese gardens and tea gardens for centuries. Granite stone water basins or Chozubachi originated in ancient shrines and temples for worshippers to wash their hands and mouth as a symbol of purification.
The water basin originated as a Chozubachi, which were usually 16" or taller in height. Japanese tea masters later redesigned the bowls for Japanese tea gardens to the height of 12" or shorter to create the Tsukubai. The Tsukubai or "Crouching Bowl" was designed to humble the guest and create the right state of mind in the Japanese tea garden before entering the tea house. |
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 The "Double Zenigata" (Fusen-no-Tsukubai) water basin is carved from one piece of salt and pepper granite. It is drilled through to facilitate the bottom feed of water to the basin.
It's design is based on the famous "Sanunjo Tsukubai" in Kyoto.
Size Available:
- 450mm Diameter x 300mm High
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| ZENIGATA | Double Zenigata Granite Water Basin 450mm Diameter x 300mm High | £234.98 | Add to Cart |
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 The "GinKakuji" is a distinctive square style basin with carved lattice or strip patterns on all four sides.
The original example of this Chozubachi can be found in the GinKakuji temple in Kyoto. This basin is available in grey salt and pepper granite or optional pink granite to order.
Sizes Available:
- 300mm x 300mm x 350mm High (60kg)
- 450mm x 450mm x 500mm High (200kg)
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| GINKAK35 | Ginkakuji Granite Water Basin 350mm High x 300mm Wide | £170.00 | Add to Cart | | GINKAK50 | Ginkakuji Granite Water Basin 500mm High x 450mm Wide | £325.00 | Add to Cart |
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 The "Kiku-bachi" water basin is carved in "kiku" or "lotus" style and is available in grey salt and pepper granite or "Sabi" (beige/rust speckled) granite.
It is an ideal basin for any Tsukubai arrangement in a tea garden.
Sizes Available:
- 300mm Diameter (23kg)
- 360mm Diameter (35kg)
- 450mm Diameter (70kg)
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| KIKU30 | Kiku-Bachi Granite Water Basin 300mm Diameter | £103.00 | Add to Cart | | KIKU36 | Kiku-Bachi Granite Water Basin 360mm Diameter | £118.00 | Add to Cart | | KIKU45 | Kiku-Bachi Granite Water Basin 450mm Diameter | £143.50 | Add to Cart |
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 The "Natsume-bachi" is a tall, solid carved, granite water basin, which would normally be sited near to the house.
Size Available:
- 500mm High x 450mm Diameter
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| NATSUME | Natsume-bachi Granite Water Basin 450mm Diameter x 500mm High | £169.90 | Add to Cart |
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 The "Shiho-butso" is a very popular rustic style water basin in Japan, and is carved from grey salt and pepper type granite. The Shiho-butso has carvings of the Buddha on each side, each side having a different Buddha pose.
The original style was to be found in "Stupas" from abandoned Buddhist temples. Some were found to have "Sanskrit" words describing the Buddha in place of the carving of the Buddha.
Sizes Available:
- Large basin with external carved Buddha - 450mm x 450mm x 500mm High (200kg)
- Small basin with inset carved Buddha - 365mm x 365mm x 385mm High (130kg)
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| SHIHO38 | Shiho-butso Granite Water Basin 385mm High x 365mm Diameter | £180.00 | Add to Cart | | SHIHO50 | Shiho-butso Granite Water Basin 500mm High x 450mm Diameter | £312.00 | Add to Cart |
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 The "Tetsu-bachi" is a short granite water basin of the Tsukubai style. The small vertical height is deliberate, causing the user to crouch down and humble oneself when washing or drinking the water.
Sizes Available:
- 140mm High x 300mm Diameter (20kg)
- 180mm High x 360mm Diameter (30kg)
- 220mm High x 450mm Diameter (70kg)
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| TETSU30 | Tetsu-bachi Granite Water Basin 300mm Diameter x 140mm High | £95.00 | Add to Cart | | TETSU36 | Tetsu-bachi Granite Water Basin 360mm Diameter x 180mm High | £113.00 | Add to Cart | | TETSU45 | Tetsu-bachi Granite Water Basin 450mm Diameter x 220mm High | £155.00 | Add to Cart |
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 The "Zeni-gata" water basin is shaped into a "zeni" or "antique coin" with a square centre cut out to form the basin. Surrounding the basin are carved Kanji letters, "I only learn to be content" by lord Tokugawa (mid 1600s).
An original example of this style can be found in the famous Ryoanji temple in Kyoto and many copies can be found in tea gardens throughout Japan.
Sizes Available:
- 135mm High x 300mm Diameter (25kg)
- 135mm High x 360mm Diameter (30kg)
- 210mm High x 450mm Diameter (80kg)
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| ZENI30 | Zeni-gata Granite Water Basin 300mm Diameter x 135mm High | £102.00 | Add to Cart | | ZENI36 | Zeni-gata Granite Water Basin 360mm Diameter x 135mm High | £119.50 | Add to Cart | | ZENI45 | Zeni-gata Granite Water Basin 450mm Diameter x 210mm High | £169.00 | Add to Cart |
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Gorse Hill Lane
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