Chozubachi, Kurama Stone 3

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Chozubachi, Kurama stone 3
Age (Estimated) : Early Showa period (1926-1989)
Material : Kurama Stone (Kyoto)
Diameter : 600mm-880mm / 23.6-34.6in
Water hole : 280mm / 11in
Height : 320mm / 12.6in
Product : Pre-owned
* Approximate dimensions (depending on the measurement position)

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.

Kurama stone
It is diorite which is quarried in Kurama, Kyoto, Japan. It has been a deep connection with the tea ceremony and has been used for tsukubai, garden stones, stepping stones in a tea garden. It features a reddish-brown rusty color.

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**For photos with processed backgrounds, it may be slightly different from the actual one because it has been modified to make the shape stand out.