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| Translation of Chinese proverb - Jade/Lacquer Screen |
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Posted By: Tim Posted Date: Oct 15, 2010 (02:29 PM) |
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Message Hello. I saw this really nice 3 panel Chinese wall screen in an antique shop. The shop was closed, so I'm going back on Tuesday to buy it. In the meantime, I was hoping I someone might help with tranlating some of the writing. Here's a link to my photos (taken with my phone, so sorry for low resolution). http://www.flickr.com/photos/23676403@N07/5084458294/in/set-72157625045503971/ Here's what I've been able to figure out on my own so far... Large center panel is the 'Shou' character, inlaid with hardstone figures of the Eight Immortals with 8 precious items painted on black lacquer. First 8 characters reads 'Fu Ru Tong (Dong?) Hai, Shou Bi Nan Shan' which is an ausicious proverb for longevity. The next 6 characters are a mystery. I read that the longevity proverb is always followed by a happiness proverb because you would not want to wish longevity to someone without happiness. However, I would like know the exact translation. Finaly, the left side panel has 4 vertical characters on the bottom that read 'Qianlong nian zhi'. The quality of the piece seems pretty good, thick hardwood frame with traditional Chinese construction and thick/strong bronze hardware, but I've not seen another screen like this to compare it to. While the figures appear to be hardstone, the Chinese characters seem to be carved from white jade. Looking at the faces, the carving seems to suggest 19th c., but I wonder why someone would put the Qianlong mark on the panel if it wasn't of the period (same reason why Qianlong marks would put on later vases/bowls??? - out of reverence?). I appreciate help with the translation and comments on the screen's possible age/scarcity. Thanks. Post a Response |
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