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"DIA x 3.5"H
30 cm x 11 cm
20 lbs (9.0 kg)
C59-15 18"DIA x 4.25"H
45 cm x 11 cm
40 lbs (18.2 kg)
C59-2 24"DIA x 5.5"H
60 cm x 14 cm
85 lbs (38.6 kg)
C59-3 36"DIA x 9.5"H
90 cm x 24 cm
290 lbs (131.8 kg)
BLACK GRANITE
  DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
C59-15BG 18"DIA x 4.25"H
45 cm x 11 cm
110 lbs (50.0 kg)
C59-2BG 24"DIA x 5.5"H
60 cm x 14 cm
190 lbs (86 kg)
C59-3BG 36"DIA x 9.5"H
90 cm x 24 cm
330 lbs (150 kg)

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