3 1/2" Yin Yang burner

• Ceramic stick-incense holder, about three and a half inches across
• Yin yang design with gold sun and crescent-moon accents
• Weighted, heat-safe glaze for steady everyday use
• Holds standard stick incense
• A calm, symbolic altar piece for balance work

• Material: glazed ceramic
• Size: approximately three and a half inches in diameter
• Design: yin yang with gold-toned sun and moon detailing
• Incense type: holds standard stick incense
• Handcrafted, so small variations in glaze and finish are natural

The yin yang comes from Taoist philosophy, where it pictures the balance and interplay of complementary forces, light and dark, active and still, each carrying a seed of the other. Practitioners keep the symbol close as a reminder to hold their own energy in balance. Burning incense over it becomes a small ritual of centering: as the smoke rises, you settle the space and your attention. The burner holds no power of its own; it supports the calm and balance you bring to your practice.

Set the burner on a flat, heat-safe surface, away from curtains, paper, and anything that can catch. Light the tip of a stick, let it flame for a few seconds, then gently blow it out so it glows and releases smoke. Seat the stick in the holder and let the smoke rise as you center your intention. Never leave burning incense unattended, keep it clear of drafts and flammable items, and let the stick burn out fully before clearing the ash once everything has cooled.

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What incense does it hold? It is made for standard stick incense, seated in the central hole of the holder.

How big is it? About three and a half inches across, a compact size for a shelf, windowsill, or altar.

What is the yin yang for? It is a symbol of balance between complementary forces, kept close as a reminder to center and steady your own energy.

Is each one identical? Because the pieces are handcrafted, small variations in glaze and finish are natural from one to the next.

How do I keep it clean? Let it cool fully, tip out the ash, and wipe it with a dry or barely damp cloth.