A flat-lying ceramic incense holder shaped like a cherry blossom, glazed white with a soft green line tracing the edge of each petal. The center takes a single stick of incense upright, and the shallow petals catch the ash as it falls. It is compact and light, small enough to sit beside a lamp or slide onto a bookshelf without claiming the space.
Sakura marks the arrival of spring in Japan, and the blossom has long stood for renewal and for beauty that lasts only a short while. This holder carries the idea quietly, in a clean white glaze that sits easily beside stoneware, brass, and dark wood. It pairs well with a stack of books, a small plant, or a row of ceramics along a mantel.
Set it on a heat-safe surface away from anything flammable and let the ash collect in the petals. It suits a desk, a nightstand, or the edge of the bath, anywhere a single stick fits into the day. Between burns it works as a small dish for a ring or a spare match.