{"product_id":"stars-sign-mini-bowl-incense-stick-holder-scorpio","title":"Stars Sign Mini Bowl \u0026 Incense Stick Holder - Scorpio","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small round bowl that quietly does two jobs: it holds a stick of incense upright in its centre, and it keeps the little things you take off at the end of the day. Rings, earrings, a favourite pendant. Deep midnight blue at the rim, a pale ring of constellations beneath, and a gold scorpion in the middle, with a single hole just beside it for the incense.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scorpion is drawn in fine gold line on a cream centre, and the twelve zodiac constellations circle it like a clock face, each picked out with gold dots and lines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe dark blue dish is scattered with tiny gold dots, so it reads a little like a night sky when the light touches it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA glossy lacquer covers the wood and the artwork, catching the light along the rim.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe shallow bowl keeps small treasures together on a bedside table, a shelf or a dressing table.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe hole in the centre of the scorpion takes a stick of incense and holds it upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMango wood and a lacquered finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer ring and sides are mango wood, and the grain runs in warm honey and darker brown streaks, so the wood tone varies a little from one bowl to the next. The lacquer gives the surface a smooth, glossy feel under the fingers. It is an everyday object with a bit of presence, not something to keep on a high shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eUsing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand an incense stick in the centre hole and let the ash fall onto the dish. Because the bowl is wood and lacquer, light the stick away from the bowl, let the flame settle to a steady glow, and only then set it upright. Burn incense in a ventilated room and never leave it unattended. Incense sticks typically burn for around thirty to sixty minutes, though it varies by stick. When you are not burning incense, wipe the bowl with a dry or barely damp cloth and use it as a catch-all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe scorpion and its sign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Western astrology, Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac, traditionally linked with depth, intensity and a private, watchful nature. Many people choose a bowl for their own sign; others pick one for a friend whose birthday falls in Scorpio season. As with all the stars-sign bowls in this series, the constellation ring is the same, and only the central figure changes with the sign.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Scorpio mini bowl and incense stick holder. Incense and any jewellery shown in use are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA small, personal gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a Scorpio birthday, or anyone who likes astrology, burns incense in the evening, or needs a pretty place to leave rings at night. It is practical enough to be used daily and decorative enough to be left on show.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it only as a jewellery dish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The central hole is for incense, but the shallow bowl works well on its own for rings, earrings and other small pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it only hold one incense stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is one hole, so it holds one stick at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to leave ash in the bowl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLet the ash cool completely first, then tip or wipe it away with a dry cloth so it does not build up on the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67710310875450,"sku":"SSISH-10","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/stars-sign-mini-bowl-incense-stick-holder-scorpio-cover.png?v=1792131252","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/stars-sign-mini-bowl-incense-stick-holder-scorpio","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}