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What are the features of a traditional Japanese garden?
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At its most basic, the essential elements of a Japanese garden are water, stone and plants. Other common elements include garden bridges over the water source, stone lanterns, and koi ponds. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of items relating to the art of Japanese gardening from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Japanese Garden Ornaments on 1stDibs
Japanese Oversized Koi Fish Garden Ornament/Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-984 Japanese oversized koi fish garden ornament/candle lantern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Old Stones in a Japanese Garden "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a culture in Japan that makes gardens beautiful.
It is this stone that is placed in the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japanese Pair Fine Bronze Spotted Garden Deer Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Shorter is 16.5 inches high and 24 inches long
High quality, hand cast.
Provenance: Japanese Shiga Garden
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Colorful Hand Painted Rooster Garden lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand crafted and painted rooster garden lighting lantern decorative sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique Japanese Carved Stone Garden Cottage Model
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and complete Antique Japanese carved stone architectural model of a traditional Folk Cottage
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Japan Early Ikebana Planter Garden Cart with Children, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Period.
Japan, this handsome quality old style "garden cart" ikebana planter is an exceptionally rare
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron