Censer

Censer

Censer is an indispensable aid for Chinese folk customs, religions, and ritual activities. The auxiliary materials such as sachets mainly include copper, ceramics, gold and silver, bamboo and wood, enamel and jade. There are also a variety of uses, or smocking, or furnishings, or worshipping Buddha. Different patterns and characters are engraved to indicate the purpose.

Dharma East; Indian Buhhdism

Shang Zhou Dynasty

Indian Buhhdism

Three incense sticks should be inserted into the censer, with one inch away from each,

Ding (鼎)

The shape is usually square or round, and the square incense burner generally has four feet; the round incense burner has three feet, one foot is in front and the two feet are placed behind.

Incense Burner for Worshipping Gods

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