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Carved Soapstone Elephant incense box
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Dimensions: External measurements of elephant soapstone incense box are 31 x 5.5 x 4 cms (about 12 x 1.5 x 1.5 inches). Will take incense sticks up to 28 cms (about 11 inches).
The hole for the sticks is small so will only take the narrower kind of incense stick, not the thicker type.
Country of origin: India
Information: Once burning the lid of the soapstone incense box can be closed and the smoke then can drift out through the perforations in the soapstone. There is a tiny little rest inside to support the incense stick so that it does not fall. This box is quite heavy as it is made from soapstone.
The pattern on the soapstone and the colour can vary slightly from box to box as it is made from a natural product. A very well crafted box.
[NOTE: This incense box is best suited to burning Indian incense, or incense with a narrow stick at the bottom. We have found the drilled hole is not quite big enough for some of the Japanese incense.]
Elephant (4) - Wisdom, loyalty, intelligence
The elephant is one of the most popular and best known animal symbols. Elephants are highly regarded as being a symbol of loyalty - as they tend to stick together - and of strength and power, as they're one of the largest and most powerful creatures. They're known for their intelligence and wisdom too (they live long lives) and, the classic phrase, "Elephants never forget," reflects an elephant's intellect and memory abilities. Due to this, anything associated with an elephant makes a great gift for a special friend, signifying that you'll never forget them or their kindness.
Many people also regard the elephant symbol as lucky and something that could bring them good luck, especially ornaments or statues that feature raised trunks. Elephants feature in Buddhism, as Buddha chose a white elephant as one of his incarnations, and they're considered as being holy, patient and wise.
Elephants are very important in Thailand, both in the culture and way of life, and are regarded as a symbol of power and peace. In the late 17th century, a Thai king had 20,000 elephants trained ready to do battle in war. A white elephant still features today on the flag of the Royal Thai navy.
Overall, anything involving elephants, such as a mini statues, ornament or jewellery, is good to have around and promotes positive feelings of loyalty, wisdom and strength, reminding us that we have much to learn from elephants.
