Antiques & Art
Indonesia Alabaster Stone Basin, Hand Carved from Natural Stone Boulder
- Item Number
- 205
- Estimated Value
- 300 USD
- Sold
- 140 USD to kasteel1
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
A one-of-a-kind visually attractive hand carved solid stone garden planter or water basin hand carved from a natural river boulder. In an organic natural form. Beautiful simple design. Inside smooth to the touch.
Dimensions: approximately 6 inches tall, 18 inches length and 12" at the widest point.
The handsome and well proportioned hand carved form fashioned in solid stone and featuring varied patina from age. These are extraordinary works of art for fine gardens.
Quintessential form ready for your flowers, hanging vines, or superb water features.
History:Water basins Tsukubai are singularly the most popular, frequent and practical garden ornament found in Japanese gardens. They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or as an indoor entry tokanoma accent to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to participating in a tea ceremony event or before honoring a shrine or temple. These kinds welcome visitors to stop and bow in a respectful, humble manner to perform purification of body and soul ritual.
Item Special Note
Item to be picked up in Burlington, Vermont by the winner.
Please inquire about shipping.
Item may be viewed at the Flynn Center’s administrative offices. Please call Michele at 652-4502 to set up a mutually convenient time.
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