Takita Shoten Buddhist Altar Shop - Tabletop Incense Burner, Polished Finish, 4-inch (12cm Diameter X 7.3cm Height), Brass, Incense Holder, Certificat

Dimensions: Body diameter 12cm x Height 7.3cm x Inner mouth diameter 9.1cm / Material: Brass, polished finish / Production area: Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture An incense burner is used to offer incense sticks or burnt incense. Incense is said to have the virtue of purifying all impurities and bestowing the Buddha's compassion upon every part of the body. A three-legged incense burner should be placed with one leg facing forward. The basic Buddhist implements are the flower vase, incense burner, and candle holder, known as the "three implements" (mitsugusoku). In the three implements, the incense burner is placed in the center, the candle holder on the right, and the flower vase on the left.

This is a dignified Takaoka copperware incense burner, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. Made of brass, it is stable and safe, as there is no need to worry about it breaking. With its beautiful polished finish, this incense burner is a perfect match for a Buddhist altar.

This product is available in the following sizes: 2.5 sun (7.7 cm diameter), 3 sun (9 cm diameter), 3.5 sun (10.3 cm diameter), 4 sun (12 cm diameter), 4.5 sun (13.5 cm diameter), 5 sun (15 cm diameter), 5.5 sun (16.7 cm diameter), 6 sun (18.6 cm diameter), and 7 sun (21 cm diameter). It is available in polished and black finishes.

Comes with a Takita Shoten brand certificate, a guarantee of quality.