Incense holder made of burgundy Rosso Levanto marble and Italian Calacatta marble in the shape of a quatrefoil.
QUADROPHEAD SHAPE
The quatrefoil is a decorative shape consisting of four partially overlapping, symmetrical circles of the same diameter. It became a popular motif in Gothic architecture, where it was used in portals and stained glass windows, and also appeared in medieval heraldry, considered a symbol of good fortune. The earliest recorded quatrefoil motif was found in Mexico around 700 BC. It also appeared in the ancient Mayan civilizations, where it represented the underworld, and in Islamic architecture in the Near East. It probably came to Europe via the Silk Road. It appeared on small and easily transported items, such as carpets, velvets, and silks, which were brought to Europe as luxury goods.
In Christianity, the symbol has been adopted to represent the four biblical gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as the symbol of the cross. Among Native Americans, the quatrefoil is a representation of the "Holy Four Corners of the Earth" - North, East, South, and West.
When buying this product, we choose the shape and composition of stones, but not a specific copy. Each copy is unique. Each element of this incense model was made from the same blocks of stone, so the differences between specific copies are not large.
The incense should be shortened at the bottom so that it stands vertically in the stand. Do not leave burning incense unattended.
