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The character "Xiang"

Posted By: Bill
Posted Date: Oct 03, 2007 (02:55 PM)

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Hi, Mike:

I am not disagreeing with you that the first character "Xiang" cannot be an error especially if the words were carved in the "Seal" style. (because in that case the "grass" top should be written differently and it did resember the "bamboo" top if it is in seal style). However, in this case, I do not believe the herbal doctor who carved these two words knew how to carve them in seal style and therefore I believe these two words are just carved in the "traditional" style of Chinese. Therefore, I believe the piece is before 1948 (before the communists took over China) but probably after 1911. Just my guess. I commend you for doing a great job in your researches.

Bill

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