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A refined Japanese garden object in bamboo and wood, with the traditional tipping mechanism of a shishi-odoshi.
Dimensions: height approx. …
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A refined Japanese garden object in bamboo and wood, with the traditional tipping mechanism of a shishi-odoshi.
Dimensions: height approx. 36–46 cm, width 82 cm, depth 17 cm.
This vintage Japanese shishi-odoshi, more specifically a sōzu, dates from the Shōwa period and is a traditional water object for the Japanese garden. The long bamboo tube rests on a wooden frame and can pivot on its axis. When the tube fills with water, it tips downward, empties itself and then returns, striking a stone or hard surface with a dry, resonant sound.
Originally, this rhythmic sound was used to keep animals away from gardens and agricultural land. Later, the shishi-odoshi became especially valued as a decorative and meditative element in Japanese gardens, where the movement of water and the gentle tapping sound add silence, rhythm and atmosphere.
This example has a beautiful natural contrast between the pale yellow bamboo and the warm stained wooden base. The form is sober yet highly graphic, with a long diagonal line and a simple construction that leaves the mechanism fully visible. The bamboo shows light signs of use and natural ageing, consistent with age and material.
A distinctive decorative object for contemporary use: beautiful in a Japanese garden, patio, conservatory or as a sculptural interior accent. It can be displayed purely decoratively, but can also be made functional again with water, a basin or pond edge, and a stone to produce its characteristic sound.
The piece is in very beautiful vintage condition, with light traces consistent with age and use.
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- Dimensions
- 32.28ʺW × 6.69ʺD × 18.11ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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