The set / 01

Three objects. One fragrance.ثلاث قطع. عطر واحد.

Each element stands alone. Together, they form a single domestic ritual.

Exploded line drawing of the 333 stone cap, glass cone and ceramic base

The specification

Ceramic baseØ110 mm outside; Ø96 mm inside; 88 mm highGlazed; carries the recessed 333 mark
Glass cone138 mm high; Ø110 shoulder; Ø94 foot300 ml fill; clear flint glass
Stone ball cap38 × 33 mmApprox. 68 g; turns over to hold incense
Assembled heightApprox. 235–240 mmBase, cone and cap
Candle300 g soy wax; cotton wickSeats inside the ceramic base
ReedsFibre; 4 mm × 250 mm; 18 per packUse 6 to 8 to start; the rest are replacements
BoxRigidNight with the gold arch; a band in the set’s colour along the base

The box

Rigid box in Night with the gold arch, and a band in the set's colour along the base.

The jar

333 debossed in the label panel, no printed label; Arabic on the opposite side.

Arcs share one centre. Outer radius 620, inner radius 420. Sides lie on the radius at 22°.

The mark

Drawn, not typed.

The numerals are drawn as calligraphy, not typed. The arch is the shape of the set seen from above the cap.

Made to remain after the fragrance is gone.

Front elevation line drawing of the assembled 333 set