Mini Elephant Incense Burner – Metal with Antique Finish

A small but richly detailed incense burner crafted from metal with an antique-style finish. Shaped like a rounded pot, it rests on three elephant heads, their curled trunks forming sturdy feet. Two side handles, also shaped as elephants with raised trunks, frame the body. Between the handles, two more raised-trunk elephants are depicted, each carrying smaller animals on their backs—a reference to the Buddhist parable of the Four Harmonious Friends, symbolizing unity, respect, and cooperation.

A continuous Greek key-style border runs around the rim, giving a sense of timeless structure. The dome-shaped lid features decorative cutouts that allow smoke to rise gently. On top, a larger elephant stands, its trunk proudly raised, with a baby elephant perched above—together reinforcing the symbolism of prosperity, blessings, and protection.

Designed for burning small cone incense, this piece balances rich symbolic meaning with practical use. It is not intended for charcoal burning. Elephants are traditional symbols of strength, wisdom, and stability. In many cultures, a raised trunk is seen as a sign of good fortune and positive energy, believed to shower blessings over the space it watches over.

Though compact, the burner’s layered details make it a distinctive piece for altars, meditation spaces, or personal rituals. The warm, aged metal finish gives it the quiet presence of a small heirloom, blending easily into both traditional and eclectic settings.

Always place on a heatproof surface and never leave burning incense unattended.

Dimensions: Pot height: 6 cm, pot width: 3,6 cm, width including handles: 5,5 cm, weight: approximately 45 gr.