Copper bowl for prayer, incense, rituals & mindful decoration
Incense burner
The solid copper offering bowls from Alternative Imagination are versatile ritual and incense bowls for spiritual practice, prayers, smudging, and conscious rituals. They are ideal for collecting ash from incense sticks and smudge sticks, or for safely working with sand and embers .
Copper is traditionally used in many cultures for ritual vessels and symbolizes value, permanence, and presence . The compact form makes these bowls both functional and decorative – suitable for altars, meditation spaces, ceremonies, or as a stylish object in the home.
Use in smudging and rituals
The copper bowl can be used in many ways and supports a safe, conscious incense ritual.
Typical applications
• Collecting ash from incense sticks
• Smudge stick burning (in combination with sand)
• Working with charcoal and incense
• Safe placement of embers (in sand)
• Ritual vessel for prayer, offerings or ceremonies
• Decorative element for altar & meditation room
Filling the bowl with incense sand provides additional protection from heat and makes it easier to handle.
Copper as a material – generally known properties
Copper is a durable, robust metal traditionally used for ritual vessels. It is heat-resistant, dimensionally stable, and develops a natural patina over time, which enhances its authentic character. This information is based on material properties and traditional use, not on any claims of healing or health benefits.
Care & Safety
The copper bowl is easy to care for and suitable for regular use.
Care instructions
• Clean with a damp cloth
• Polish dry with a soft cloth
• Polish occasionally as needed to maintain the shine.
• Patina is a natural process
Safety instructions
• Can get hot when used with charcoal
• Always place on a fireproof surface
• Do not touch or move while embers or incense are burning
Variants & Design
The offering bowls are available in 10 different designs and can therefore be individually tailored to ritual, space or personal style.
Product details
Brand: Alternative Imagination
Product: Offering bowl / Ritual bowl
Material: Solid copper
Height: approx. 1.5 inches (approx. 3.8 cm)
Diameter: approx. 3 inches (approx. 7.6 cm)
Uses: Incense burning, rituals, prayer, decoration
Designs: 10 different variations
Ingredients: Copper
