<p>the characters are “鎮宅之寶”, roughly means “the treasure of warding off evil influences from the dwelling”</p>
<p>according to feng shui, or, <strong>superstition</strong>; a house has an special position, that putting items in it, would guard the house from evil influences.</p>
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<p>relates to maybe a marraige</p>
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<p>well, it’s not </p>
<p>it’s something similar to “厭勝”; imo.</p>

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Hello, Any help to translate would be appreciated , I have a very old stone carving and I think it relates to maybe a marraige . But I would love to know the words , Thanks ahead for any help.</p>

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Similar to hanging plaques around the house with "Bless this House", "Home Sweet Home", etc, written or carved on them.
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Please Help Translate Seal Script on Old stone carving , Thank you
# Please Help Translate Seal Script on Old stone carving , Thank you

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Hello, Any help to translate would be appreciated , I have a very old stone carving and I think it relates to maybe a marraige . But I would love to know the words , Thanks ahead for any help.

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> **username_1**: Similar to hanging plaques around the house with "Bless this House", "Home Sweet Home", etc, written or carved on them.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2023-02-03. Score: 1

the characters are “鎮宅之寶”, roughly means “the treasure of warding off evil influences from the dwelling”

according to feng shui, or, **superstition**; a house has an special position, that putting items in it, would guard the house from evil influences.

> relates to maybe a marraige

well, it’s not

it’s something similar to “厭勝”; imo.


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