The smaller plaque finished on both sides as four butterfliessurrounding a rectangular reserve carved with the character xi(happiness) on one side and a peony flower on the other; the largerplaque finished on both sides as a lock plate with an undercut crossbar at the top joining two dragons that frame a rectangular reservewith the character xuangxi (double happiness) reversed by thecharacters sanduo (three abundances); (both with tiny chips).2 3/4in (6.9cm) height of first plaque3 7/16in (8.4cm) width of second plaque