A Chozubachi is a stone water-basin used by Buddhist Monks during the Kamakura (13th century) period. Originally these stone containers were located outside temples and shrines, filled with pure water and used for cleansing the hands and wetting the mouth before entering. In ancient times it was thought that this practice would purify themselves before entering the tea house. Artisans created several new styles to complement these private gardens. Today a water basin can be the most distinctive element in a garden. They greatly enhance a gardens interest and beauty while using a minimum of space. Although there are no fixed rules for positioning a water basin, it will look best if placed in a fairly open area against a backdrop of greenery or a stone wall.

GREY GRANITE
  DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
C59-1 12" Diam. x 3½"H
30cm x 11cm
20lbs (9kg)
C59-15 18" Diam. x 4¼"H
45cm x 11cm
40lbs (18.2kg)
C59-2 24" Diam. x 5½"H
60cm x 14cm
85lbs (38.6kg)
C59-3 36" Diam. x 9½"H
90cm x 24cm
290lbs (131.8kg)
BLACK GRANITE
  DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
C59-15BG 18" Diam. x 4¼"H
45cm x 11cm
110lbs (50kg)
C59-2BG 24" Diam. x 5½"H
60cm x 14cm
190lbs (86kg)
C59-3BG 36" Diam. x 9½"H
90cm x 24cm
330lbs (150kg)

*Note: These carvings are measured by the diameter. All colours, weights and dimensions are approximate.