Material: Rosewood. Horizontal Incense Burner

Size: About 24cm long

Narrative:

Story and Origin of Incense Burner

The Incense Burner is an ancient religious and cultural tool, widely used in various religious ceremonies and daily life. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including China, India, Egypt, and Greece.

China: In China, the use of incense burners can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC), when people used them to worship their ancestors and gods. With the introduction of Buddhism, incense burners became more common in temples and Buddhist ceremonies.

India: Incense burners are also an integral part of religious rituals in India, especially in Hinduism and Buddhism. Incense burners are used to burn sandalwood and other spices, symbolizing purification and prayer.

Egypt: The ancient Egyptians used incense burners to burn spices to pray for the protection and blessings of the gods. Incense burners play an important role in funeral and sacrificial ceremonies.

Greece and Rome: In ancient Greece and Rome, incense burners were used in religious ceremonies and domestic sacrifices, and the aroma from the incense burners was believed to drive away evil spirits and attract the favor of the gods.

How to use an incense burner

How to use an incense burner varies according to culture and religion, but the general method includes the following steps:

Choose spices: Choose suitable spices, such as sandalwood, agarwood, frankincense, etc., according to the needs and purpose of the ceremony.

Prepare the Incense Burner: Place the incense burner in an appropriate location, usually a shrine, altar, or quiet space.

Light the spices: Place the selected spices in the incense burner and light them, then gently blow out the flame, allowing the spices to burn slowly and release their aroma.

Perform a ritual: Pray, meditate, or worship according to different rituals, allowing the aroma to surround the entire space and enhance the sacred atmosphere of the ceremony.

Cleaning the incense burner: After the ceremony, clean the ashes in the incense burner to keep it tidy and clean.

The symbolic meaning of incense burners

Incense burners are not only tools in religious and cultural rituals, but also have profound symbolic meanings. It symbolizes purification, prayer and holiness, and the rising of the incense is believed to be a bridge between humans and the gods. The aroma from the incense burner helps create a peaceful, calming environment, allowing people to enter a deeper state of meditation and prayer.

size:23.5cmx3.5cm