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Japanese Garden Basins

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920
Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920

Japanese antique stone basin "Tsukubai" / Garden ornament / 1868-1920

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old tsukubai (stone basin) believed to have been made in Japan. In Japanese culture, there is a long-standing tradition of designing gardens that reflect the changing bea...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai/Toukeisi" Stone Water Basin
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai/Toukeisi" Stone Water Basin

Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai/Toukeisi" Stone Water Basin

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one can imitate. This is a traditional Japanese item from ancient times. There is a c...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Sculptural Wash Basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama
Sculptural Wash Basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama

Sculptural Wash Basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama

By Okurayama Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Sculptural wash basin, Daté Kan Stone Design by Okurayama Materiel: Daté Kan Stone Sculpted in the Okurayama's Studio in Miyagi's Prefecture, Japan Each creation is unique due to...

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2010s Japanese Modern Bathroom Fixtures

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Stone

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi
Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

Japan Large Antique Stone Four Buddhas Water Purification Basin Chozu’bachi

Located in South Burlington, VT

Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese antiques and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

19th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Granite Double Jizo Sculpture
19th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Granite Double Jizo Sculpture

19th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Granite Double Jizo Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"
Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"

Japanese Big Antique Hand-Carved Stone Happy Couple Bring Joy to your Heart, 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

We have been dealing in authentic Japanese garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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Granite Stone Water Basin Japan Garden Art

Granite Stone Water Basin Japan Garden Art

Located in Monterey, CA

This Japanese stone water basin also known in Japanese as Tsukubai is hand-carved out of granite. It is from the Meiji period, circa 1860, 19th century. Material: Granite Origi...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Urns

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Granite

Granite Stone Water Basin with Heads as Handles Tsukubai Japan Garden Art

Granite Stone Water Basin with Heads as Handles Tsukubai Japan Garden Art

Located in Monterey, CA

Stone water basin with heads as handles (Tsukubai) Material: Granite Origin: Japan Age: Late Meiji period, circa 1890-1910 Size: 18-1/2" in diameter x 12" in height.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Urns

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Granite

Stone Water Basin, Mizu-bachi
Stone Water Basin, Mizu-bachi

Stone Water Basin, Mizu-bachi

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H 33 in Dm 22 in

Stone Water Basin, Mizu-bachi

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

This type of Mizu-bachi was often used to wash hands in a garden near house. Filled to the top creates a small meditating pool and a bath for birds. Approximatly 1 ton.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Garden Ornaments

Japan Chrysanthemum Stone Planter Water Basin, perfect size
Japan Chrysanthemum Stone Planter Water Basin, perfect size

Japan Chrysanthemum Stone Planter Water Basin, perfect size

Located in South Burlington, VT

Schneible fine arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Granite

Old Stones in a Japanese Garden "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Old Stones in a Japanese Garden "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine

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 place where visitors wash their hands. It is called "tsukubai" in Japan. Water is ...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Statues

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Granite

Japan antique hand carved granite stone garden planter basin
Japan antique hand carved granite stone garden planter basin

Japan antique hand carved granite stone garden planter basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in fine authentic Japanese antiques including garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Planters and Jardinieres

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Granite, Stone

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Japan, Large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan large Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume" (tea container) shape , granite, Taisho-Showa period (1920's-1940's).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Fine Japanese Antique Classic Hand carved Stone Garden Planter Water Basin, 29"h
Fine Japanese Antique Classic Hand carved Stone Garden Planter Water Basin, 29"h

Fine Japanese Antique Classic Hand carved Stone Garden Planter Water Basin, 29"h

Located in South Burlington, VT

Provenance: Japanese garden, Nagoya, Japan History of Use: Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

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Granite

Japan Extraordinary Natural Green Stone Water/Plant Basin
Japan Extraordinary Natural Green Stone Water/Plant Basin

Japan Extraordinary Natural Green Stone Water/Plant Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

This, our seventh annual exhibition, features hundreds of antique and many unique Asian and non-Asian garden ornaments including a Fine selection of authentic Japanese lanterns and w...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

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Stone

Japan, Large Smooth Rare Red Stone Water Basin Tsukubai
Japan, Large Smooth Rare Red Stone Water Basin Tsukubai

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 kurama granite.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"
Japan, Large Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin "Natsume"

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, Taisho period (1915).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc
Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc

Japanese Large Antique Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Natsume, 19thc

Located in South Burlington, VT

We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.     

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Japan Extraordinary Large Old Natural Solid Stone Tsukubai Water Basin
Japan Extraordinary Large Old Natural Solid Stone Tsukubai Water Basin

Japan Extraordinary Large Old Natural Solid Stone Tsukubai Water Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 26 inches tall and 26 inches wide and 35" length Clearly one-of-a-kind. Provenance: old Japanese Nagoya garden Stone tsukubai water basins were originally installed in...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Japanese Big Stunning  Cobalt Blue Water Planter Basin
Japanese Big Stunning  Cobalt Blue Water Planter Basin

Japanese Big Stunning Cobalt Blue Water Planter Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a big handsome, handmade, and hand glazed one-of-a-kind heavy thick stone ware vessel hand glazed in an attractive brilliant cobalt blue color and from unique Japanese clay ca...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Pottery

Japan Fine Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Planter
Japan Fine Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Planter

Japan Fine Old Hand-Carved Tsukubai Water Basin Planter

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan a fine old hand-carved stone tsukubai water basin or planter, Taisho period (1915).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres

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Stone

Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons
Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons

Japanese Antique Stone Planter Basins "Natsume" Set of Three Classic Icons

Located in South Burlington, VT

Provenance: Japanese garden, Nagoya, Japan History: Water basins tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Patio and Garden Furniture

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Granite

Japan Fine Boulder Form Granite Stone Water or Plant Basin Neat Shape
Japan Fine Boulder Form Granite Stone Water or Plant Basin Neat Shape

Japan Fine Boulder Form Granite Stone Water or Plant Basin Neat Shape

Located in South Burlington, VT

Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Asian Buddhist, Japanese and Chinese antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Planters and Jardinieres

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Granite

Lovely Japanese Hand-Carved Red Kurama Stone Water or Plant Basin One-of-a-kind
Lovely Japanese Hand-Carved Red Kurama Stone Water or Plant Basin One-of-a-kind

Lovely Japanese Hand-Carved Red Kurama Stone Water or Plant Basin One-of-a-kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Asian Buddhist, Japanese and Chinese antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years.

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20th Century Japanese Patio and Garden Furniture

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Granite

Japan Antique Stone Lantern
Japan Antique Stone Lantern

Japan Antique Stone Lantern

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H 84 in W 30 in D 30 in

Japan Antique Stone Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Many more antique stone lanterns and water basins available- just email us! Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese antique garden lanterns and water basins for m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Granite, Stone

China Antique Stone "Tear Drop" Planter Water Basin
China Antique Stone "Tear Drop" Planter Water Basin

China Antique Stone "Tear Drop" Planter Water Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

Provenance: Japanese garden, Nagoya, Japan History: Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters and Jardinieres

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Limestone

Japanese Jomon Period Stone Mortar  / Scholar's Stone / As a Garden Stone Basin
Japanese Jomon Period Stone Mortar  / Scholar's Stone / As a Garden Stone Basin

Japanese Jomon Period Stone Mortar / Scholar's Stone / As a Garden Stone Basin

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Prehistoric Scholar's Objects

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Sandstone

Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine

Old Japanese or Korean Stone Figurine / Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Korean Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Japan Hand-Carved Stone Water Basin/Planter Art Deco Treasure
Japan Hand-Carved Stone Water Basin/Planter Art Deco Treasure

Japan Hand-Carved Stone Water Basin/Planter Art Deco Treasure

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden Japan, a one-of-a-kind visually attractive classic stone garden planter or water basin hand-carved from solid granite.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Furniture

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Granite

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin
Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

Provenance: Japanese garden, Nagoya, Japan History: Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Granite

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin
Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Stone Chrysanthemum Petals Water or Plant Basin

Located in South Burlington, VT

Provenance: Japanese garden, Nagoya, Japan History: Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

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Granite

Great Organic Stone Bowl and Planter
Great Organic Stone Bowl and Planter

Great Organic Stone Bowl and Planter

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H 12 in W 16 in D 13 in

Great Organic Stone Bowl and Planter

Located in South Burlington, VT

Provenance: Japanese garden History: Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Stone Garden Water Basin Chōzubachi
Japanese Stone Garden Water Basin Chōzubachi

Japanese Stone Garden Water Basin Chōzubachi

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Chōzubachi is an ornamental water basin found in the traditional Japanese garden. It is used for the ritual washing of the hands and rinsing of the mouth before a person is allowed...

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20th Century Rustic Fountains

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Granite

Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine

Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We Japanese introduce unique items with unique aesthetics, purchasing routes, and ways that no one can imitate. This is a traditional Japanese item from ancient times. There ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

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Japanese Garden Basins For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Japanese garden basins for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese garden basins — often made from stone, granite and limestone — can elevate any home. Find 21 antique and vintage Japanese garden basins at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Japanese garden basins have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Japanese garden basins to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern Japanese garden basins are of considerable interest.

How Much are Japanese Garden Basins?

Japanese garden basins can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

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