Wu Wei Censer · 無爲香爐
The work in motion
Wu Wei Censer無爲香爐
In-stock dispatch
In-stock version: estimated dispatch within 10–14 days after ordering. Presentation boxes are still in production; transit time is additional.
Surface & glaze
Dehua white porcelain finished with an antique-style glaze.
Variations
Slight variations in dimensions and weight between individual pieces are normal. Listed measurements are sample reference values.
Weight
Approximate piece weight: 255.8 g, excluding outer packaging.
A Song scholar's censer form, faithfully revived. The three-legged zun — modeled on Han-dynasty bronze vessels — was among the most treasured censer shapes of the Song dynasty; the Ru-kiln tripod zun censer remains one of the rarest porcelains in existence. XIANSU's rendition is made in Dehua blanc de Chine by Chen Gong, then finished and fired in Dehua.
The name
Wu Wei — "effortless action" — comes from the Tao Te Ching: act without striving, and nothing is left undone. Three feet, one bowl, nothing to adjust: set the incense down and let it burn. An everyday censer for a daily half hour.
Dimensions
Approximately 3.5 in in diameter and 2.1 in high (Ø9 × H5.3 cm). These are sample reference measurements; hand finishing and firing produce slight variations.
Open edition
An open-edition everyday piece — no numbering, stamped with the XIANSU seal and the studio seal. Fired in master kilns in Dehua.
Pairs with
XIANSU incense cakes — Jin Shu and Jing Du. Use with the supplied fire-resistant pad.
The living censer
White porcelain remembers every fire — amber patina deepens with use. This is not a stain; it is a patina. Like a well-loved teapot, it only grows more beautiful.
Use with the supplied pad
Place the supplied fire-resistant pad inside the censer before use, then position the incense securely on it. Allow the incense, pad and censer to cool completely before handling.
Care
Allow the piece to cool fully. Remove ash with a soft brush or cloth. Where suitable for the glazed finish, clean incense-oil residue with a little mild dish soap and a soft cloth, rinse and dry promptly; do not soak. Avoid impact, abrasive cleaners and thermal shock. Burn incense on a stable, heat-resistant surface with ventilation, and never leave it unattended.
Note
Each piece is hand-finished; slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of the maker's hand.
Pre-order
Payment: 100% at checkout. Made-to-order purchases are paid in full when you place the order; this is not a deposit. Production and dispatch follow the lead time stated for the selected version. If we cannot dispatch within the stated time, we will contact you with a revised date and the choice to accept the delay or cancel the unshipped order for a full refund.
This release accepts up to 30 reservations in the electric-kiln made-to-order version of this model. Order availability represents reservation capacity, separate from the in-stock pieces shown beside the purchase button. Electric-kiln porcelain production generally takes 20–25 days after payment, excluding transit; special kiln schedules are confirmed separately. See our Shipping & Delivery and Returns & Refunds policies.
Taiping Gong Kiln wood-fired editions are available by inquiry only. Electric-kiln editions accept paid made-to-order purchases.