Chinese Pagoda Tower Incense Holder

Tall hexagonal tower pierced with tiny holes, wearing a pagoda hat.

This pagoda tower incense holder is from China. Incense has long been burned in Chinese homes and temples, and holders were made in many shapes to keep sticks upright or to contain cones and coils. Upright six-sided column of warm light wood, cut with rows of small round openings and topped with a flared, tiered cap. It stands on a stepped hexagonal base. A smooth wooden tube lies in front of it.

Neat as a lantern, and almost as airy.