12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Found this beautiful jewel while studying abroad in Japan. It is a wash basin used for cleansing before tea ceremonies. It is inscribed with the zen saying, "I learn only to be contented."

Found this beautiful jewel while studying abroad in Japan. It is a wash basin used for cleansing before tea ceremonies. It is inscribed with the zen saying, "I learn only to be contented."

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Date Taken: 06.2014
Date Uploaded: 09.2014
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Camera: FinePix S4500
Copyright: © Julianna Wells