Petite Incense Stick Holder dhoop incense the stone Rome cut into

the stone Rome cut into signet rings because hot wax would not stick to it

Rome sealed letters with it - few stones have been worked so long

The resin to reach for in the morning

clear apple-green graded in the Chinese tradition alongside the deeper greens

Petite Incense Stick Holder dhoop incense the stone Rome cut intoA compact hand carved soapstone incense holder in a two piece design a carved outer shell with a separate perforated insert cube that sits inside. The stick passes through one of the cube's perforations, which holds it at the correct angle; the base of the outer shell catches the falling ash. The two piece construction is the distinguishing detail. Most stick holders are single piece dishes or sculptural forms; this design separates the stick holding