Tinned-made octagon incense burner with handle, Ashtamangala design
This type of incense burner was originally made as a charcoal hand warmer during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Incense was incorporated with the charcoal to enhance mood while warming the hands. Today, the romantic ideal of spiritual and mood enhancement is the main emphasis of these beautiful handcrafted burners. It is suitable for incense coils, cone-shaped incense, or powder incense. Additionally, the beautiful design makes it a wonderful decoration in any home!
Dimensions: 4.3" wide, 2.5" in height (not including handle)
Weight: ~2.2 lbs
Incense has a very long history dating back to prehistoric times. Incense is burned to purify the air and eliminate bacteria, viruses, and odors. It is also an insect repellent, thus it is a disease preventative measure. Over the past few thousand years of practicing incense, the ingredients in incense have increased in variety, and the discovery and study of herbal effects upon the human body have deepened. Incenses now offer spiritual and mood enhancement formulas as well.