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Japanese Unusual Big Old Coin Motif Stone Water Basin Planter Tsukubaie, 16″w
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Japan, a handsome and unique older round stone water basin tsukubai or planter in the form of Japanese coin with good luck and prosperity kanji inscribed on its top. It was sourced from a decades old Japanese garden,
This precious stone shape is an interesting one of a kind shape.
One of a kind and coming from a 60 year old Nagoya antique garden ornaments collection.
Dimensions: 9 inches tall and 16 inches diameter
This one-of-a-kind basin is appropriate for tea garden “purification” entry areas, they also make wonderful contemporary artistic statements as water/floating flower vessels, planters, or as eye appealing, stand alone work of art placed in your favorite space. This rare Japanese coin basin is currently in our Kyoto warehouse awaiting our July container shipment. Call or email us to reserve it as it is one-of-a-kind, (802) 279-7601.
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We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
We have been dealing in fine authentic Japanese antiques including screens, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition.
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