Ready Rick Posted December 16, 2019 at 05:52 PM Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 at 05:52 PM This came into my family in the early 1950's when a friend of the family died and gave it to my grandfather. I have no idea how old it is (beyond 70 years) or where it came from. There is some writing on underneath the marble inlay that I have pictured here. One vertical and one horizontal. Wondering if anyone might know what this says and if it is traditional Chinese. I spoke with a couple of people from China and they said it was a name...like of the artist or perhaps the manufacturer, but weren't sure. Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted December 17, 2019 at 04:25 AM Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 at 04:25 AM Please upload directly to the forum. And better to use .jpg. With photo of the object itself, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready Rick Posted December 17, 2019 at 05:04 AM Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 at 05:04 AM Sorry...new to this. Let's try again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
大块头 Posted December 17, 2019 at 04:05 PM Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 at 04:05 PM 利源已六视一日？ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomsima Posted December 17, 2019 at 07:42 PM Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 at 07:42 PM 利源已六初一日 I think it's just a vertical line next to the 初 perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready Rick Posted December 17, 2019 at 08:59 PM Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 at 08:59 PM Hmm...Google translate gives me: Lì yuán yǐ liù chū yī rì Liyuan has six days and a day. Not sure what that might mean. Can I provide additional pictures? Thanks for the help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted December 17, 2019 at 10:41 PM Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 at 10:41 PM If this is an abbreviation of a date, wouldn't that more likely be 己 not 已? Also, remember that antique dealers and such occasionally mark items with a secret price code that hides a notation of the original cost of the item. Not to say that's what this is, but it's a possibility to bear in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and select your username and password later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.