Ash
Catchers are used to burn incense safely. They hold incense sticks
and collect the ash as the sticks burn down.
This
ash catcher is made of wood with a brass leaf or moon inlaid into
the wood. There are two holes at one end to hold incense sticks.
Mango
wood ash catcher with holes for incense sticks with carved leaf
and petal motifs. The wood has been treated with a white powder
to give an antique appearance.
Polished
aluminium ash catchers. A circular depression allows an incense
cone to be safely burned and there are holes around it for holding
incense sticks.
Copper
ash catchers made in Nepal. These have a raised brass design at
one end.