Tiangong censer

The Tiangong censer (Chinese: 天公爐, tian gong lu) is a special type of incense burner used for worshiping the Jade Emperor.

[3][4] When it comes to the shape of censers, people usually think of round tripods with three legs.

Nowadays, it's rare to find large metal censers from before the Japanese rule, as many have been melted down and reused.

[5] The form of the Tiangong censer may vary depending on the region or location, and is adjusted according to Customs and other factors.

[1] The location and size of the Tiangong censer be changed depending on the building, such as in the courtyard or in front of the pavilion outside the temple, but there are still several common points in their setup.