A Ch\u014dzubachi (\u624b\u6c34\u9262) is a water ornament that is common in traditional Japanese gardens. It is used for ritual hand washing and cleaning the mouth before a person is allowed to participate in the tea ceremony or enter sacred grounds. The word Ch\u014dzubachi literally means \"water bowl for the hands.\".<\/p>\n
This Ch\u014dzubachi can be very beautifully used in the traditional Tsukubai arrangement. In this authentic setup, specific functional stones called Yaku-ishi (\u5f79\u77f3) are placed around the Ch\u014dzubachi. The stones on the left and right sides are called Teshoku-ishi (\u624b\u71ed\u77f3) and Yuoke-ishi (\u6e6f\u6876\u77f3), while the stepping stone at the front is called Mae-ishi (\u524d\u77f3). A stone Ikekomi lantern can also be placed behind Ch\u014dzubachi together with a tree and various plants. In addition, bamboo elements such as a Shishi Odoshi water supply and Hishaku spoon are often incorporated into the arrangement.<\/p>\n
The term Tsukubai is a compound of the verb Tsukubau (\u8e72\u3046), which means bending or crouching. This not only refers to the practical use of the posture, but also emphasizes the importance of humility. An aspect that can be seen as the core of Japanese society and culture.<\/p>\n
The Fusen Zenigata Ch\u014dzubachi (\u5e03\u6cc9\u92ad\u578b\u624b\u6c34\u9262) is a famous coin-shaped water ornament designed by the highly acclaimed garden designer and tea master Kobori Ensh\u016b from the Edo period. The iconic design is characterized by the two Kanji characters Fu (\u5e03) and Sen (\u6cc9), which are carved on both sides of the square water reservoir. The term Fusen refers to a historical means of payment from feudal Japan and literally means \"cloth money.\".<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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