bURL Posted June 12, 2017 at 03:53 PM Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 at 03:53 PM 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 ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you very much in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Publius Posted June 12, 2017 at 05:39 PM Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 at 05:39 PM 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bURL Posted June 13, 2017 at 04:44 PM Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 at 04:44 PM 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bURL Posted June 13, 2017 at 04:47 PM Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 at 04:47 PM 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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