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I have to more colophons for translation. Thanks again.

1、
常歡喜尊者
龒戊辰年夏西昌勾迷
道人王琦寫於珠山客次
The Venerable Chang Huang Xi
In Summer of the Dragon Year of Earth-Dragon (1928)
Painted by Xichang Goumi Daoren Wang Qi at Zhushan as Guest
2,
堅固行尊者
龒戊辰年夏西昌勾迷
道人王琦寫於珠山客次
Venerable Jian Gu Xing (Archat)
Colophon same as above

Upper seal,
王琦　Wang Qi
Lower seal,
匋迷　Taomi

Wang Qi 王琦 1884-1937

Transfer painted,
The calligraphy of the colophon cannot be reproduced so identically by hand.

With regards,
I.Nagy

I really appreciate your translation, comment and respect your opinion. I went back to carefully look at the colophons. Just to let you know, there are subtle differences in each of them such as their different sizes and strokes (some are slightly more triangular and others are more rounded). Also, some have heavier/thicker strokes while others have lighter stroke. My father-in-law born during the republican times also have perfect writing skills. His letter with over 1,000 words had no mistakes and are perfectly written (i.e., the words are identical). Also, if you look at some very intricate porcelains a century or more ago, they are almost perfect, like printing. Unlike modern times, the earlier Chinese craftsman/literati are very disciplined in their crafts/professions. I myself make numerous mistakes just typing this message. ;)

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