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Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi)

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artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)

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Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
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7” X 16” X 14”
$ 2,200.00
artisan's name unknown, Stepping Stone (Fumiwake-ishi) , 18th century (Mid Edo Period)
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The stone is called Fumiwake Ishi (踏分け石), which means 'a stepping stone at the dividing point.' In Japanese tea gardens, Oblong or Round steppingstones direct one's steps in a particular...
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The stone is called Fumiwake Ishi (踏分け石), which means "a stepping stone at the dividing point." In Japanese tea gardens, Oblong or Round steppingstones direct one's steps in a particular direction. Then, one approaches a Fumiwake stone with its elevated round shape. It suggests that the passage will be divided into two, Fumiwake-Ishi standing at the fork of two sets of stepping stones.

These days, Tea gardens have become rare. Instead of setting it following the guideline of the tea garden, as I mentioned above, creative stone connoisseurs put Fumiwake-ishi in their gardens as the most refined pedestal, as you are using it put your Buddha statue. Or they bring it inside and put it on the floor as a minimalist sculpture done centuries ago.

This one is excellent for developing its character by being used/stepped for such a long time. We particularly value it.
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