Antique Southeast Asian Incense Holder

This is a vessel that once held sacred smoke. This small, antique Southeast Asian stoneware burner, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, is a beautiful testament to a ceremonial past. Its unique, marbled glaze in shades of earthy green and black swirls like a thousand breaths, a beautiful map of its original purpose. The tripod form, with its sculpted feet, elevates it from the surface, a detail both practical and symbolic. With its small holes on top designed to allow smoke to escape, this was a cherished incense burner, a centerpiece for rituals and offerings. In a modern home, it can serve as a striking sculptural accent on a bookshelf or mantel, its form and rich history bringing a powerful sense of purpose and tranquility to your space. It also makes for a very unique potpourri or dried flower holder, or a beautiful vessel for small items. *Era: Antique *Material: Porcelain *Size: 5.5“(D) x 3.5“(H) Top.75 *Color: Green/Black *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value. Found in Burma **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.