Chozubachi, Ichimonji
Chozubachi, Ichimonji
Chozubachi,Ichimonji
Chozubachi, Ichimonji
Chozubachi,Ichimonji
Chozubachi, Ichimonji, Taiko Stone
Chozubachi,Ichimonji
Chozubachi, Ichimonji
Chozubachi, Ichimonji, Taiko Stone
Chozubachi, Ichimonji
Chozubachi, Ichimonji, Taiko Stone

Chozubachi, Ichimonji, Taiko Stone

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Chozubachi, Ichimonji, Taiko Stone

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Chozubachi, Ichi monji
Period : Late Showa
Material : Taiko Stone, Granite (Kyoto)
Width : 800mm / 31.5in
Length : 350mm / 13.8in
Height : 350mm / 13.8in
Water hole : W 400-470mm / 15.6-18.5in , L : 130-150mm / 5.1-5.9in
Product : New, Retro, Handmade, One-of-a-kind
* Approximate dimensions (depending on the measurement position)

Description
This is a reproduction of traditional tsukubai with a water hole in the shape of sideway, straight line. It means “One” in Chinese Character (Kanji). "One" in English is called "Ichi" in Japanese. Therefore it is called "Ichi-monji Tsukubai". And the one in the Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto is famous.

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.

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

**Regarding stone material and age identification, we purchase products through experts in the field, and the product information displayed on this website shows the opinion of the experts who has a relationship of trust with us. There is no official institution or qualification for antique appraisal in Japan. If you are considering purchasing, please understand these points before making a purchase decision.

**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.