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| INCENSE BURNER SHAPE TYPES
In this page the main incense burner shape types are shown. |
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POT
Pot with three or four legs with or without a lid Lid usually with many holes. Round, square or octogonal shape. Synonyms: koro(Japan) |
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BOWL
Bowls are perfect for burning up incense sticks, as well as cones, coils, resin... (with or without a lid) Synonyms: chawan (japanese ceramic bowl used to serve tea) |
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ASCHCATCHER
Flat burner, with a carved channel for catching ash from the burning stick. Usually long and narow, sometimes circular. Synonyms: |
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AROMA LAMP
The upper bowl is filled with water and a few drops of essential oils. The tea candle beneath warms the oil with the water and the fragrance is dispersed into the air. Synonyms: |
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ALADDIN'S LAMP
These lamps are designed to reflect the appearance of the legendary Aladdin's lamp, and will burn cone or powder incense Synonyms: |
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POD
Characterized by a bulbous body set on a high, narrow foot Synonyms: psykter (type of Greek pot) |
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SPHERE
Spherical incense burners, were hung from the ceiling or from the vault of an arch. Synonyms: |
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CENSER
Incense burners are also called Censer, but the term is usually used for burner used in religious ceremonies. They were hung from the ceiling. Synonyms: |
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ANIMAL
Incense burners, representing various animals like elephants, jaguars, panthers, lions, birds (crane, duck, chicken, eagle ...), snakes (cobra ...)... Synonyms: |
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HUMAN FIGURES
Incense burners with human shapes are also quite common. Synonyms: |
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MYTHOLOGICAL FIGURES
Dragons are most represented, but Sphinx, Gargoyle, Mermaid... are also well used. Synonyms: |
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VEGETAL
The lotus flower is often used in incense burners with vegetal shapes. Synonyms: |
