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Hi! Could someone here please be able to translate the script on this eggshell vase for me? I'm guessing it's Japanese. It has a stamp on the last picture. Thank you!

Link :eggshell vase

Shape is that of a Japanese tokkuri or sake pouring vessel for table use. Usually comes in pairs with matching cups, as shown below in a set with the Fukagawa Koransha (scented orchid) mark. I believe I.Nagi will address the translation.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Dear Bill,
In response to your request, here is the reading and translation of the inscriptions.
It is the second part of a song from the Noh play titled Takasago.
高砂
......
波しずかにて　　　-　...nami shizuka nite
國も治まるっ風 - kuni mo osamaru` kaze
枝をならせぬ御代 - eda wo narasenu Mi-yo
なれや - nare ya
Takasago
.....
...When the waves calm down
and the country calms down
the wind won`t ring the branches,
Be your age !

With regards,
I.Nagy

Thank you Nagy!!

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