jhankri Posted November 8, 2012 at 08:46 PM Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 at 08:46 PM Dear Friends, I am not familiar with Chinese characters and have an antique mirror with one character on it. Would you please take a look and let me know what the character means? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmaxd Posted November 9, 2012 at 01:59 AM Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 at 01:59 AM where did you find this antique mirror and do you know its dynasty,that will be helpful for searching this character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhankri Posted November 9, 2012 at 04:33 PM Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 at 04:33 PM Dear Mindmaxd, I bought the mirror in the US from an antiques dealer. I don't know exactly how old it is, but it is at least early Qing Dynasty (1600s or 1700s). Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted November 10, 2012 at 12:19 AM Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 at 12:19 AM I think it is 壽. Take a look at some of the different ways to write the word -> http://zhy-xianger.blog.163.com/blog/static/5678852220110302033630/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhankri Posted November 13, 2012 at 09:32 PM Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 at 09:32 PM Dear Skylee, Thank you so much, you are always so helpful! As you must know, I don't read Chinese at all. I looked at the links you provided. Is it correct to say that this character on the antique mirror is simply the character for "longevity"? Thank you again! All best wishes, jhankri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindmaxd Posted November 14, 2012 at 01:27 AM Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 at 01:27 AM It means longevity here,I think it is a birthday present for some middle age or older people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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