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What is tsukubai in Japanese?
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Tsukubai comes from the Japanese word “tsukubau,” meaning to squat or crouch. Tsukubai refers to a washbasin often provided at the entrance of a holy place to allow visitors to crouch down and cleanse their hands and mouth before entering. Tsukabais are popular decor choices for home gardens and Japanese decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of tsukubai on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Contemporary Jesmonite Vessel, Acacia by Malgorzata Bany
By Malgorzata Bany
Located in Warsaw, PL
of acacia vessel has been inspired by Japanese Tsukubai- ceremonial washbasins located at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Cast Stone
Contemporary Jesmonite Side Table, Acacia by Malgorzata Bany
By Malgorzata Bany
Located in Warsaw, PL
richly textured body of acacia vessel has been inspired by Japanese Tsukubai - ceremonial washbasins
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cast Stone
Contemporary Jesmonite Vessel, Acacia by Malgorzata Bany
By Malgorzata Bany
Located in Warsaw, PL
body of acacia vessel has been inspired by Japanese Tsukubai- ceremonial washbasins located at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Cast Stone
Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape, granite
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Japan, Large Smooth Rare Red Stone Water Basin Tsukubai
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a stunningly beautiful large hand carved Tsukubai Water Basin crafted from a rare red striped
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Granite
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai/Toukeisi" Stone Water Basin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
hands.
It is called "tsukubai" in Japan.
Water is flowing through a bamboo pipe, and it is a stone to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
