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Tiangong Censer
The Tiangong censer () is a distinctive type of incense burner traditionally used in the religious veneration of the Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝), the supreme deity in traditional Chinese cosmology. It holds a central place in Chinese folk religion, where the worship of celestial deities follows unique ritual practices.is a special type of Censer, incense burner used for the religious worship of the Jade Emperor. Considered the highest-ranking deity in Chinese religion, a typical religious custom for worship of the deity in Taiwan in particular is not to create or enshrine physical statues of the Jade Emperor. Instead, the deity is honored through symbolic representations, with the censer often serving as a focal point during offerings and prayers. The typical Tiangong censer is crafted in the form of a tripod, with three sturdy legs supporting a round basin, symbolizing stability and harmony between heaven, earth, and humanity. While the round form is the most common, square censer ...
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Censer
A censer, incense burner, perfume burner or pastille burner is a vessel made for burning incense or perfume in some solid form. They vary greatly in size, form, and material of construction, and have been in use since ancient times throughout the world. They may consist of simple earthenware bowls or fire pots to intricately carved silver or gold vessels, small table top objects a few centimetres tall to as many as several metres high. Many designs use openwork to allow a flow of air. In many cultures, burning incense has spiritual and religious connotations, and this influences the design and decoration of the censer. Often, especially in Western contexts, the term "censer" is used for pieces made for religious use, especially those on chains that are swung through the air to spread the incense smoke widely, while the term "perfume burner" is used for objects made for secular use. The original meaning of pastille was a small compressed mixture of aromatic plant material an ...
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