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Subject:Bamboo brush pot
Posted By: Chris Sun, Dec 25, 2011 IP: 204.15.143.180
I am wondering if anyone could translate or let me know what the signature on my brush pot says. Thank you.





Subject:Re: Bamboo brush pot
Posted By: Bill H Tue, Dec 27, 2011
The two characters on the right read down as 'Lao Tong'. 'Lao' means 'old', and 'Tong' is a Chinese name used for several trees, including the paulownia, the tung (source of oil) and the phoenix trees. I would guess this to be either the artisan's nickname or a studio name.

The other squared off marking looks like it might be meant to resemble a seal, but I can't make it out.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Subject:Re: Re: Bamboo brush pot
Posted By: chris Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Thank you Bill for your help.

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