Antique Japanese Water Basin (SKU: 25D-469) -

Antique Japanese Water Basin - 1920s Taisho Era (25D-469)

SKU:
25D-469
$1,650.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 18" Diameter x 11"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Antique Japanese Water Basin (SKU 25D-469)

Hand-carved Taisho-era ishigaki water basin with charming frog motif

This substantial antique Japanese water basin, or tsukubai, is carved from a single block of natural stone with a softly rounded profile and deeply recessed well. The exterior bears a beautiful patina of age, with lichen, moss staining, and weathering that speak to decades in a traditional garden setting.

Perched on the rim is a sculpted frog (kaeru), a beloved symbol in Japanese gardens associated with safe returns and good fortune. The frog’s worn contours blend gently into the stone, creating a poetic scene of nature at rest beside still water—ideal for a tea garden, courtyard, or as a focal accent in a Japanese-inspired landscape.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taisho period (1912–1926), circa 1920s
  • Material: Hand-carved natural stone
  • Use: Garden tsukubai water basin, meditative focal point, or sculptural outdoor feature
  • Features: Rounded ring-form basin; integral carved frog motif; weathered stone surface with lichen and moss patina; classic antique Japanese garden element
  • Dimensions: 18" Diameter x 11"H
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear and natural weathering

A characterful Taisho-era stone basin that brings authentic Japanese garden serenity and symbolism to any outdoor space.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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size:
18" Diameter x 11"H