Dimensions: Body diameter 7.7cm x Height 5.3cm x Mouth inner diameter 5.7cm / Material: Brass, polished finish / Place of origin: Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture
An incense burner is used to offer incense sticks and burning incense. Incense has the virtue of purifying all impurities and is said to bestow the Buddha's mercy upon every corner. A three-legged incense burner is placed with one leg facing forward. The basic Buddhist altar implements are a flower vase, incense burner, and candle holder, known as a mitsugusoku (three-legged set). A mitsugusoku consists of an incense burner in the center, a candle holder to the right, and a flower vase to the left.
This elegant Takaoka copperware incense burner has been painstakingly crafted by skilled artisans. Made from brass, it is stable and will not break, making it safe and secure. With a beautiful polished finish, this incense burner is a great addition to any Buddhist altar.
This product is available in sizes 2.5 sun (body diameter 7.7 cm), 3 sun (body diameter 9 cm), 3.5 sun (body diameter 10.3 cm), 4 sun (body diameter 12 cm), 4.5 sun (body diameter 13.5 cm), 5 sun (body diameter 15 cm), 5.5 sun (body diameter 16.7 cm), 6 sun (body diameter 18.6 cm), and 7 sun (body diameter 21 cm), and is available in polished and black colors.
It comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten brand quality.
