These are old, but this is a set of two tsuishu (carved cinnabar lacquer) plates. Please check the condition in the photos. Size: 14.5 cm wide, 9 cm long, 1.8 cm high This is "tsuishu," a traditional Chinese lacquerware, also known as "ti hong" in China. It is made by layering multiple coats of red lacquer and carving patterns on the surface to create a relief. These tsuishu plates are carved with the "double happiness" (双喜, souki) motif, which features two "喜" characters side by side, a symbol of good fortune often used for weddings and celebrations. This type of tsuishu has also influenced Japanese lacquerware such as "Murakami tsuishu" and "Sendai tsuishu." #tsuishu #carvedlacquer #souki