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Soapstone Incense Plate, 10 cm (Sun and Moon)
€6.05
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Handmade soapstone incense plate 10 cm with Sun and Moon designs
Incense plates carved from soapstone. They feature sun and moon designs with hand-painted motifs in vibrant colors, offering a functional piece with a decorative touch. Sold individually, choose from various models.
Main features:
- Material: Soapstone (steatite)
- Origin: India
- Approximate diameter: 10 cm
- Available models: Moon, Sun and moon, Red sun and sun
- Use: Stick incense holder
- Finish: Hand-carved and painted
- Sale: Per unit (models to choose from)
Decorative motif and symbolism:
These incense plates, handmade in India, feature colorful Sun and Moon designs. The Sun and Moon motif is symbolically linked to the balance of opposing energies, yin and yang, the duality present in nature and in human beings. The sun represents vitality, strength, and light, while the moon symbolizes intuition, calm, and wisdom. In various ancient cultures, these celestial figures have been revered as deities or symbols of life cycles and transformation.
Color and finish:
The plates exhibit vibrant and cheerful colors, where the Sun and Moon motifs have been hand-painted to highlight their details and add a distinctive touch. The backgrounds maintain the natural tone of the steatite, which can vary between grays, beiges, or grayish-greens, complementing the applied color palette.
Use and functionality:
These plates are designed for burning stick incense, catching the ash and keeping the surface clean where it is placed. Their compact and decorative format makes them a functional element for burning incense in different spaces.
To consider:
Soapstone pieces are handmade and come from India, so each unit is unique. There may be variations in the color, tone, and natural veining of the stone, as well as minor asymmetries or irregularities resulting from manual work. Steatite is a fragile material that requires careful handling to avoid breakage. The photographs are for illustration; the customer will receive a piece of the selected model. The incense visible in the images is for illustrative purposes only and is not included with the product.
A03m2319
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Batch number: 1976-A03m2319-31_16
Soapstone Incense Plate, 10 cm (Sun and Moon) - Chosen Model: Sun