Soapstone Oil Burner with a lotus flower carved on one side and a large opening in the back to insert the candle. The top dish is separate for easy cleaning. Soapstone is a natural substance and may vary in color. SYMBOL: The Lotus is a symbol of purity, it stands above the mud and dirt of where it grows, it opens up to the sun like in the awakening of the spiritual reality of life. symbol of enlightenment.