Antique incense burner, width 3.4cm x height 5.5cm, used in esoteric Buddhism, Buddhist ritual implement, five-pronged vajra, front implement, temple

Dimensions: Width 4.5cm x Depth 3.5cm x Height 5.5cm / Material: Brass, Artwork / Weight: 61g This miniature fire incense burner is a ritual implement of esoteric Buddhism, crafted with the skilled techniques of traditional artisans. It is one of the temple Buddhist altar implements known as Zengu, used at the main altar and goma altar for incense burning. The incense burner is used to hold incense sticks and burned incense. Incense is said to have the virtue of purifying all impurities and to bestow the Buddha's mercy on every corner. A three-legged incense burner is placed with one leg facing forward. The basic Buddhist implements, consisting of a flower vase, incense burner, and candle holder, are called mitsugusoku (three Buddhist altar implements). A mitsugusoku consists of an incense burner in the center, a candle holder on the right, and a flower vase on the left. Incense Burner for Shinshu Otani (East) Buddhist Altar Supplies / Buddhist Altar Supplies, Funeral, Memorial Service, Buddhist Ceremony, Obon, First Obon, New Obon, Obon, Altar, Spirit Shelf, Old Obon, Late Obon, Entering Obon