SCULPTED OBJECTS
Good Japanese gardens hide many little surprises along the path. There is a wide variety of stone treasures such as Buddhist statues, water basins, signposts, and carved stepping stones. Some even borrow motifs from animistic imagery. And it is all very Japanese.
photo (top) : 'Shaka Sanzon', Buddha with 2 bodhisattvas on both sides. 70cm (H).
Statues
A wide variety of statues, representing Buddhist and Shitô images, humans, and animals, are available in stock.
Steppingstones
Being handy by nature, sculpted steppingstones can be a good gift idea.
Steppingstone
diameter 30cm. 'Maruni Dakimyôga' family emblem.
diameter 30cm. 'Maruni Dakimyôga' family emblem.
Water Basins
The water basin is an indispensable element constituting the microcosmic universe of Japanese garden.
Water basin, cup style
height 20cm, basin diameter 45cm
height 20cm, basin diameter 45cm
Water basin in 'Kitagiishi' granite height 47cm, waterhole diam. 19cm. Stone reused from an old pagoda.
Water basin in 'Kitagiishi' granite height 47cm, waterhole diam. 19cm. Stone reused from an old pagoda.
VISIT OUR STORE
Interested? We highly recommend that you visit our store in Tokyo, where you can touch and taste the beauty of our stones in a more natural environment. They show different faces depending on the season, weather and time. Company and access information can be found here.
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