This incense burner is made of Purple clay or Zisha, a fine textured and porous material found only in Yixing, China. Also known as Yixing clay. It features the image of the Buddha's Palms.
The incense burner is used to burn incense, a ritual that has been practiced throughout history as one of the most popular methods to symbolically bless, clean, enhance and purify the atmosphere or Ch’i in a living or work space. The aromatic smoke of incense will enliven stale energy, create a sense of tranquility and produce Seng Ch’i, the intrinsic energy which brings good fortune.