{"product_id":"copper-offer-smudge-plate-flower-of-life382","title":"Flower of Life Copper Offering and Smudge Plate, 15cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 15cm copper plate etched with the Flower of Life, its overlapping circles picked out across the surface. The raised edge, 2.5cm at its highest, keeps ash, petals and loose herbs from sliding off. Use it under a smudge bundle or incense cone, or as a base for offerings and small altar pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Flower of Life is a pattern of evenly spaced, overlapping circles arranged in six-fold symmetry. Examples are drawn on the granite of the Temple of Osiris at Abydos in Egypt, and Leonardo da Vinci sketched the figure in his notebooks. In sacred geometry it is traditionally associated with harmony and the interconnection of living things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched geometry catches the light as you move around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised rim contains ash and stray embers from a smudge bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 15cm surface, big enough for a cone, a few herbs and a small crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround 175g, easy to lift and carry from room to room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks just as well as a trinket plate for rings on a dressing table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffering and smudge plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 2.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 175g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower of Life, etched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper darkens and tarnishes over time, which is normal; wipe with a soft cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmudging with sage or palo santo · Offering plates for altars · Sacred geometry collectors · Housewarming gifts · Dressing table trinket plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn Auro \u0026amp; Co Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore friends arrive, you light the end of a sage bundle and carry the plate slowly through the hallway, catching the falling ash on its etched circles. Back in the living room you rest the bundle on the rim to burn out. By the time the doorbell goes, the plate is on the bookcase holding a single candle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with a smudge stick or palo santo from our smudging range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/incense-holders-burners-ritual-trays\"\u003eSee all incense holders, burners and trays\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I burn incense or resin in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but the metal gets very hot. Add a layer of sand or another non-flammable filler first, stand it on a heat-resistant surface, and never leave it unattended while anything is burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmudging, burning incense over sand, holding offerings, or simply as a decorative plate for jewellery and keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it tarnish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, copper darkens and tarnishes over time. That is normal; some people polish it back, others prefer the aged tone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AW Dropship UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59082874683727,"sku":"cic-18","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9726\/2415\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS8xRy9DQy82MFIzMEMxSjYwVjNDQzFHLzQ2Yzk0MTE1LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1791628384","url":"https:\/\/auroandco.shop\/products\/copper-offer-smudge-plate-flower-of-life382","provider":"Auro and Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}