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Subject:Hieroglyph?
Posted By: Eva Wed, May 22, 2024 IP: 193.145.204.9
Good morning,

Within my limited knowledge, over time I have been able to identify certain Chinese and Japanese characters, but the inscription on this bronze vase for me is like a hieroglyph.

Does anyone understand what that means?

Thank you in advance.



Subject:Re: Hieroglyph?
Posted By: rat Wed, May 22, 2024
it's in an archaic script type but basically repeats a common phrase about hopes that this precious vessel be treasured by one's sons and grandsons forever. the presence of this statement is not an indication of authenticity

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Subject:Re: Hieroglyph?
Posted By: mikeoz Wed, May 22, 2024
Chinese Bronze script.

Starting top right snd reading down, and just grabbing the immediately recognisable characters.

()()()
作寶() made this treasure
()子孫 lots of children and grandchildren
永用() for use forever

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