Arched Japanese stone bridge 100 cm long x 40 cm wide x 8 cm

This Arched Japanese Stone Bridge is hand carved from granite. It will fit perfectly in any garden and can be placed over streams, ditches and even dry rivers of pebble stones, famous for its usage in Karesansui gardens. The bridge can serve as a purely aesthetic element, but it can of course also be used as a regular bridge. The philosophy behind the arched Japanese stone bridge is that it symbolises the crossing between the mortal world and the afterlife. It allows one to rid oneself of worldly burdens and experience inner peace, purity and becoming one with nature.The arched Japanese stone bridge will look fabulous in any outdoor setting and require no maintenance.The arched Japanese stone bridge are  very practical bridges and are hand carved from silver-grey granite. They have a ‘rustic’ appearance in keeping with hewn stone.These arched Japanese stone bridge or Niwa Ishibashi in Japanese, became one of the most important parts of the traditional Japanese garden during the Heian period (794-1185). The top surface of the arched Japanese stone bridge is bush-hammered providing excellent ‘anti-slip’ properties, and the sides are naturally split.Arched Japanese stone bridge 100 cm long x 40 cm wide x 8 cm - 90 kgArched Japanese stone bridge 130 cm long x 40 cm wide x 9 cm - 140 kgArched Japanese stone bridge 150 cm long x 40 cm wide x 10 cm - 160 kgArched Japanese stone bridge 180 cm long x 50 cm wide x 12 cm - 290 kg