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Pagoda

The delicate art of stone carving magnificently portrayed in this solid granite Pagoda. A Pagoda or Stupa serves as a memorial to Buddha honouring his life and teachings, and interestingly the pagodas always have an odd number of tiers .

This five tiered Stupa represents the five natural elements of the universe, earth, water, fire, wind and metal, the nine rings from the top tier relate to the nine heavens of Buddhism. A lotus, the symbol for Buddha crowns the top of the Pagoda. Usually placed on a hillside or next to a path. This Magnificent Pagoda is 1.5 or 1.8 m tall and 180kg.

To-gata  (Tower or stupa) or pagoda type, usually with odd number of roof and most often with 13 pieces.)

This Japanese granite garden furniture, provides not only a useful and attractive feature in your garden, it can last a lifetime with no painting or re-treating required.  This granite furniture will last as long as your garden and look just as good as the day you bought it.