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please help me Decipher the Inscription in Cursive form Calligraphy and Explain its Meaning


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The inscriptions are from a small box used for opium smoking

may be a poem

 

I have been trying to decipher these cursive characters but still not sure that its correct also not clearly comprehend the meaning, I'd be appreciated if someone can help me

 

1.Deciphering the cursive form characters

2.Explaining the Meaning ( either in English or Chinese )

 

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note:

the script on the lid of the box I deciphered as

 

與心澗之矣昭月

(the bright moon in the heart room.....??)

 

i'm still not sure i have correctly deciphered

and do not understand its meaning clearly

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Thank you very much in advance

 

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Posted

looks to me like:

月照詞與心矣

 

取而食之

可以延年

賢表樂些

別有一天

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Thank you very much Publius !

as for the writings on along the perimeter of the box,

benefitting from your suggestion , I have tried to translate them

as shown in the image ,  can you or anyone help me verify and correct

if there's mistake

 

Thanx again

 

 

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as for the inscription on the lid , I have done myself but to be sure

if possible, can you or anyone please help me translate

thank you

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