Pullstart 62,905 #1 Posted January 4, 2022 This might go up-answered… but I know there are many intelligent people here. Please, if Uncle Jim is reading all of this, no smart-alec stuff here. We have some friends from Iran. Her mother brought this with her to visit them recently and they gave it to us for Christmas. We realize that it could be used for many various things, but this is a culture question. Anyone familiar with ceramics and middle eastern culture? We are wondering the actual intent. It’s beautiful, but we need to make sure it’s used correctly if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #2 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) Ok, it’s simply a chocolate dish A fine one at that! Mrs. P figured it out through the creator’s Instagram page Edited January 4, 2022 by Pullstart 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,590 #3 Posted January 4, 2022 I don’t understand dishes for chocolate… why would you let chocolate sit in a dish??? Eat it! 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted January 4, 2022 I think it’s in preparation for fancy guests. Put it in the dish, start pigg’n out, see if they arrive for a piece or two. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #5 Posted January 4, 2022 Oh yeah, commence the silly comments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #6 Posted January 4, 2022 20 minutes ago, Pullstart said: This might go up-answered… but I know there are many intelligent people here. Please, if Uncle Jim is reading all of this, no smart-alec stuff here. We have some friends from Iran. Her mother brought this with her to visit them recently and they gave it to us for Christmas. We realize that it could be used for many various things, but this is a culture question. Anyone familiar with ceramics and middle eastern culture? We are wondering the actual intent. It’s beautiful, but we need to make sure it’s used correctly if possible. First guess is, it's not for wrenches. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_eye 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,547 #8 Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: why would you let chocolate sit in a dish??? That's what I was thinkin!! That's like when you go get a bag of candy and it says "Family Size". Oh, I don't think so bucko. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #9 Posted January 4, 2022 I think, as beautiful as it is, it would make a good sugar holder for coffee and tea service. Just my 2 cents! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #10 Posted January 4, 2022 21 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: I think, as beautiful as it is, it would make a good sugar holder for coffee and tea service. Just my 2 cents! Don Great idea, if we used sugar in our drinks. I’m sure we’ll find a good use for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted January 4, 2022 I think it's to soak your dentures in overnight.... 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #12 Posted January 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, roadapples said: I think it's to soak your dentures in overnight.... You think my mouth is that big!? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #13 Posted January 4, 2022 You could share with others... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #14 Posted January 4, 2022 My wife would keep air in it. It would go into the china cabinet, only coming out twice a year for cleaning. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,547 #15 Posted January 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, roadapples said: You could share with others... Yeah that's gotta be it. Multi-mouth removable teefs soakerizer. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #16 Posted January 4, 2022 8 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Yeah that's gotta be it. Multi-mouth removable teefs soakerizer. Sharing is caring! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,590 #17 Posted January 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Gregor said: My wife would keep air in it. It would go into the china cabinet, only coming out twice a year for cleaning. Brave, brave man… Below is an Image of wife and @Gregor after finding above post… you decide which is which… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,590 #18 Posted January 4, 2022 13 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Yeah that's gotta be it. Multi-mouth removable teefs soakerizer. 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Sharing is caring! Again with visuals!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,646 #19 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) So, my take away is that one could keep fake chocolate teeth in that thing for cursed guests? Edited January 4, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA Where can I get one? 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #20 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said: So, my take away is that one could keep fake chocolate teeth in that thing for cursed guests? 16 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Again with visuals!!! Don Edited January 4, 2022 by Snoopy11 sn4tch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,547 #21 Posted January 4, 2022 13 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said: So, my take away is that one could keep fake chocolate teeth in that thing for cursed guests? I can see that assessment as valid. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #22 Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) I have been waiting but no one is really getting the answer. The meaning of it goes much deeper than just a box of chocolates. In Iranian culture placing the chocolates in that purposely dedicated container for it is in remembrance and honor of the loved ones that have passed. This is usually done on Thursdays and it is called shah-e-jomeh. If one takes a chocolate then one says a prayer for the deceased. Those are prized objects some of them extremely fancy and decorated. The meaning however is the same and unaffected by the container. It is an honor to receive one as a gift from someone of that culture. It means that they think highly of the recipient and it’s not just an ordinary gift. The handle on that one is actually a dove keeping within the meaning of it. Edited January 4, 2022 by formariz Bad spelling from fat fingers 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #23 Posted January 4, 2022 Unreal. Thank you Cas that sure makes it special! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #24 Posted January 4, 2022 40 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Unreal. Thank you Cas that sure makes it special! Keep it on that table with chocolates. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,547 #25 Posted January 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, formariz said: that table Adding another layer of meaning. Well done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
