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Subject:Antique(?) Box - Lid Translation & What Exactly Is It ?.
Posted By: Peter Fri, Jan 17, 2020 IP: 178.115.130.78
Hello,
I've got the opportunity to acquire an old(?)unusual small metal Chinese box with lid. The lid appears to be marked with various symbols and chinese script. Can any experts kindly interpret the signs/script and suggest the intended use of the box? Many thanks in advance,

Peter





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Subject:Re: Antique(?) Box - Lid Translation & What Exactly Is It ?.
Posted By: I.Nagy Sun, Jan 19, 2020
Inscriptions in my interpretation,

平易圭宮　-　Ping Yi Jade Temple (Name of a fortune-teller booth (?) where divination is carried out according to the Book of Changes）
師命　-　Master of fate
大吉羊　-　Excellent luck: Sheep
大吉　-　Excellent luck
囗作升用乃川　囗for ascending river 　？？？
且 永平元甲　In addition, Successful candidation for the Imperial Examinations in Yongping

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Antique(?) Box - Lid Translation & What Exactly Is It ?.
Posted By: peter Tue, Jan 21, 2020
Thank you once again Mr(?)Nagy for spending your time and effort in helping solve my queries. Your translation is very interesting - and furthermore, I have at least a better idea as to the purpose of the box.

Sincere best wishes
Peter

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