What Are Censers?

QAM'S CHARCOAL BURNERS

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One of the most common questions we get when doing events are what are Censers? Censers are a container for holding and burning incense (= a substance that produces a pleasant smell), used especially during religious ceremonies. 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 centimeters tall to as many as several meters 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. Censers of terra-cotta or metal were widely used in Egypt, in the ancient Middle Eastern civilizations, including the Jewish, and in the classical world. Because they were destined chiefly for religious worship, above all in funeral rites, they were often the object of artistic effort. The shapes varied. Both an open bowl with a handle or with chains for carrying and a closed receptacle with openings for smoke to escape were known.

Here are some things to consider when looking for a brass charcoal burner:

• Safety: Incense burners are fireproof vessels that contain the burning incense and its ashes. 

• Aesthetics: Incense burners come in a variety of materials, designs, textures, and colors. 

• Function: Incense burners can be used for different types or forms of incense. 

• Ease of use: Some burners come with a charcoal screen or protective screen to hold the incense and allow for air circulation. 

• Portability: Some burners, like hanging censers, can be carried around a room or space.