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Ceramic Incense Holder with Ash Catcher - Lotus Boat

Ceramic Incense Holder with Ash Catcher - Lotus Boat

Regular price £21.81 GBP
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A kiln-fired ceramic boat with a three-hole lotus seat.
Choose Antique Brown or Celadon Green, with or without a wooden base.

Holder: approx. 9.76 × 3.78 × 1.69 in (24.8 × 9.6 × 4.3 cm)

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Shaped like a slender leaf skiff drifting upon water, the Lotus Boat Incense Holder draws inspiration from classical Eastern tea aesthetics and the auspicious form of the traditional Ruyi. Its long, gently curved hull offers a generous resting bed to catch every falling ash, while the sculpted lotus seed pod at the prow anchors your incense with quiet dignity.

Crafted from high-fired Dehua ceramic, the vessel is available in two nuanced finishes: Antique Brown, with its rich iron-rust patina that recalls aged bronze tea ware, and Celadon Green, glazed with jade-like clarity that evokes fresh lotus leaves floating in a tranquil pond. An optional custom-fitted flat wooden base provides steady, slip-resistant balance for any desk or tea table.

Key Features & Design Highlights

  • Three-Hole Lotus Pod Seat: Ingeniously houses three discreet insertion apertures (approx. 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm) to comfortably accommodate varied stick and Tibetan incense diameters.
  • Ruyi Boat Form: Graceful curved contour symbolizes good fortune and gentle sailing, blending functional ash catching with sculptural beauty.
  • Dual Glaze Expressions: Choose between reflective, luminous Celadon Green or deep, contemplative Antique Brown.
  • Optional Solid Wooden Base: Flat, non-slip wooden display stand offers enhanced tabletop stability and visual grounding.

Specifications & Notes

  • Material: High-temperature kiln-fired ceramic (Dehua); solid wood base (optional)
  • Holder Dimensions: 9.76 × 3.78 × 1.69 in(24.8 × 9.6 × 4.3 cm)
  • Overall Height with Base: ~2.24 in(5.7 cm)
  • Aperture Diameters: Large hole ~3.5 mm; small holes ~2.5 mm
  • Weight: Without base ~6.0 oz(170 g); with base ~8.1 oz(230 g)
  • Compatibility: Suitable for daily incense sticks, sandalwood, agarwood, and thin Tibetan incense

Usage & Care

Select the corresponding hole according to stick thickness, angling the incense gently toward the boat hull. Dispose of accumulated ash after cooling and wipe clean with a soft dry or damp cloth. Handle high-fired ceramic with care on hard surfaces.

Shipping & delivery

Free shipping: Orders of US$45 or more qualify for free standard shipping to destinations where delivery is available.

Orders are processed within 48 hours, excluding weekends and public holidays.

For the United States, United Kingdom and Canada, estimated transit is 5–8 business days after dispatch. For other destinations, available delivery options and estimates are shown at checkout.

Orders under US$45 may incur shipping charges. Any shipping charge is shown in your checkout currency before payment.

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✦ Brand Craft Notes

Craft & Material Observations

First-hand notes on glaze, ash catching and tabletop stability from our daily tea-table use.

✦ Craft Observation · Ceramic Vessel
  • Craft & Material:High-fired ceramic with antique kiln-change glaze; smooth weighted feel.
  • Ash Catching:Contoured basin designed to catch ash neatly, keeping surfaces clean.
  • Stability:Equipped with protective base pads for reassuring tabletop stability.
  • Pairing Advice:Engineered for 1.5–2.0mm coreless pure botanical incense sticks.

Incense Guide

Handmade Bamboo-Free Incense vs. Bamboo-Core Scented Incense: What's the Difference?

Bamboo-free incense burns pure botanicals directly, whereas bamboo-core sticks burn the inner wood as well, which can add a burnt odor and heavier smoke.

Read the guide