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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
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
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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
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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
Japanese Beautiful Antique Stone Water Basin And Planter Tsukubai, Unique
Located in South Burlington, VT
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From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels- comes this unusual large garden stone
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
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Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai"/wabi sabi object / Garden Figurine /meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
place where visitors wash their hands.
It is called "tsukubai" in Japan.
Water is flowing through a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
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Old Stones in a Japanese Garden "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
place where visitors wash their hands.
It is called "tsukubai" in Japan.
Water is flowing through a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments
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Stone
