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Subject:Help with soapstone characters
Posted By: Mark M Wed, Jan 17, 2024 IP: 70.118.93.210
Hoping someone can help decipher the characters incised on top rim of the center bowl of this 9" long soapstone carving. They are hard to see so I drew them on this yellow paper. Thank you in advance! Mark





Subject:Re: Help with soapstone characters
Posted By: Bill H Thu, Jan 18, 2024
The characters read “Qingtian Jade” (Qing tian Yu shi), actually a softer stone found at Qingtian in Zhejiang Province that is noted for its beautiful colors when carved.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Help with soapstone characters
Posted By: Mark M Fri, Jan 19, 2024
Thank you very much!

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