Chozubachi, Natsume, Taiko Stone

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Chozubachi, Natsume
Period (Estimated) : Edo Period (1603-1867)
Material : Taiko Stone, Granite (Kyoto)
Diameter : 490mm / 19.2in
Water hole : 290mm / 11.4in
Height : 510mm / 20.1in
Product : Antique
*Approximate dimensions

Chozubachi
It is a water bowl for washing hands and mouth, and is also simply called "Chozu". At the tea ceremony, wash your hands and rinse your mouth to cleanse your mind and body.

Natsume type
An oval Chozubachi that looks like the shape of Natsume, a container for powdered tea.

Taiko stone
It is a granite that was quarried in Kyoto during the Momoyama period (1573-1603). It is now very rare and has been favored by the people such as tea masters and scholars because the weathering is beautiful.

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