Floral Incense Holder-Multi Colored Cedar left in its natural matte

left in its natural matte state - kept dry and clear of oils the surface would absorb

Described in 1811 from Greenland and named for its sodium

The surface reveals a rich cluster of amethyst points

This Brazilian amethyst druze features a dense surface of sparkling violet crystal points

On the bundle

Floral Incense Holder-Multi Colored Cedar left in its natural matteA hand carved soapstone incense holder in a floral inspired form soft pinkish base with light grey and beige veining running through the natural stone. Smooth surface, hand finished rather than mechanically polished, which gives the piece its characteristic soft tactile quality. Soapstone (mineralogical name steatite) is a talc based metamorphic rock and one of the softest stones in widespread use. It has one of the longest continuous histories of any