Vintage Chinese 6 Pieces Wooden Buddhist Offering Set

Description

There wooden offerings set are in rituals such as worshiping the altar, practicing alchemy, and giving food. The method is … more There wooden offerings set are in rituals such as worshiping the altar, practicing alchemy, and giving food. The method is to offer of sacrifices, namely incense, flowers, lamps, water, and fruits, etc on the altar. The Taoist priest said: If the offerings are complete, they are presented to the public with the intention of asking for repentance, and the deceased will be reborn in heaven early. Buddhism and offerings have educational functions. i.e. "incense" represents a tool for "communication" and also represents "the true fragrance of precepts"; "candle" represents bright wisdom and the devotional act of "burning oneself and illuminating others"; "flower" represents "cause" ", reminding disciples to sow good causes and reap good results.

This set offering include two candle holders, one incense burner with bronze inner cup, one wooden vase and two cups

Size: Candle holder: 14in H x 5.5in D
Incense burner: 7.5in H x 10.5 in W x 5.5in D
Vase: 9in H x 4in D
Origin: China
Circa: 1930s
Material: Wood
Condition: Original finished, hand made, hand crafted, normal age wear.

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