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Subject:What are these
Posted By: Rydell Sun, Jan 06, 2013 IP: 70.58.132.190
Hi I am trying to determine what these are. They appear to be brass and are stamped Korea on the back.
Thanks







Subject:Re: What are these
Posted By: rat Mon, Jan 07, 2013
they are meant as wishes for a happy marriage, but I am not of their functional purpose

Subject:Re: What are these
Posted By: Bill H Mon, Jan 07, 2013
The size isn't apparent from the photos, but these look like they may be ash trays or nut dishes. The Chinese character means "double happiness", transcribed "xi" in Mandarin and "huy" in Korean.

The "double happiness" character is prominently displayed at Chinese and Korean marriages and their anniversaries. These brass items could have been made as wedding gifts or for use at wedding receptions and other happy occasions.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: What are these
Posted By: mikeoz Mon, Jan 07, 2013
They look like ashtrays from a wedding banquet. Hence the 'double happiness' symbol

Subject:Re: What are these
Posted By: Rydell Mon, Jan 07, 2013
Thank you very much for the information!

Subject:Re: What are these
Posted By: adam Mon, Jan 07, 2013
at first I thought seals, but on closer look I think they are meant to be a type of tally.
Having the opposing section was proof of authority..
Whether genuine or not I cant tell...

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