Charcoal Incense Burner Brass Carved Jar

Set a charcoal disc inside, add resin or herbs, and the room begins to gather around the rising smoke. This brass incense burner is made for slower fragrance rituals, with a removable mesh lid that lets the scent drift while keeping the form neat and contained.

What you'll notice as the smoke rises

• The carved brass turns a practical incense burner into a small decorative object between rituals.
• The mesh lid lifts away, so you can tend the charcoal, resin or herbs with care.
• It suits moments when you want incense to feel intentional, not simply placed in the room.
• The jar shape gives the smoke a quiet, contained presence rather than a wide open tray.
• Brass brings a warm, golden tone that sits easily with wood, stone, textiles and candlelight.

Carved brass with a removable mesh lid

Made from brass, this piece has a carved jar form and a separate mesh top. The material gives it a reassuring presence, while the open lid allows smoke to move through the surface rather than being fully enclosed.

It is designed for use with charcoal, resins or herbs. It is not an electric warmer; the incense material itself provides the smoke.

How to use it with charcoal, resin or herbs

Place the burner on a stable, heat-safe surface before lighting anything inside it. Add a suitable charcoal disc, let it catch properly, then place a small amount of resin or herbs on top and replace the mesh lid if desired.

Allow the burner and contents to cool completely before emptying. Brass can become hot during use, so handle it with care and keep it away from delicate surfaces, fabrics and draughts.

Brass that ages with use

Wipe the outside with a soft, dry cloth once cool. Brass naturally changes tone over time, especially where it is touched or warmed, developing a deeper patina rather than staying bright forever.

Empty ash after use and keep the mesh clear so smoke can pass through freely. Avoid soaking the burner, as moisture can dull the finish.

Incense, smoke and Indian brasswork

Brass incense burners have a long place in domestic and ritual settings, especially where fragrant resins and herbs are used to mark a threshold, a prayer, or the beginning of a quieter part of the day. This piece comes from India, where brass objects are widely used in homes, temples and ceremonial spaces. Here, the purpose is simple and grounded: a beautiful vessel for holding burning charcoal and carrying scent through smoke.

Size & details

Weight: 95 g.

• Material: brass
• Origin: India
• Suitable for charcoal, resins and herbs
• Removable mesh lid
• Part of the Traditional Brass Incense Burners range

A thoughtful gift for incense rituals

It makes a considered gift for someone who already uses resin incense, enjoys home fragrance, or keeps a small ritual corner at home. The carved brass gives it enough presence to stay out between uses.

Common questions

Can I use incense sticks with it?
This burner is specified for charcoal, resins and herbs. It is not described as an incense stick holder.

Does it need a candle or electric heat source?
No. It is an unheated incense burner. The charcoal provides the heat for resins or herbs.

Will the brass stay bright?
Brass naturally develops a patina with handling and warmth. A dry cloth helps keep the surface clean, while the gradual change in tone is part of the material’s character.