Mini Circular Wooden Incense Burner with Yin Yang Inlay

This symbol originates from ancient Chinese understanding of how life works and maintains stability. The two shapes within the circle represent the interaction and balance between two energies - yin and yang. Yin is black - dark, passive, receptive and feminine - whilst yang is ...This symbol originates from ancient Chinese understanding of how life works and maintains stability.

The two shapes within the circle represent the interaction and balance between two energies - yin and yang. Yin is black - dark, passive, receptive and feminine - whilst yang is white - bright, creative, active and masculine. The idea is that, just as in life, not everything is completely black or white.

The two energies compliment, and cannot exist, without each other. Mentions of the yin yang concept can be found in the I Ching and in forms of Chinese medicine. The symbol is very popular today and is used by many as an expression of their beliefs, as well as a mere decorative image.

A polished wooden incense holder with a brass Yin Yang Inlay in the middle, plus four small decorative brass stars. This mini disc allows up to four Indian incense sticks to be burned at the same time. Each hole for the incense also has a little brass surround which helps support the incense sticks.

Size of Disc: Approximately 9.9 cm in diameter (4 inches).