<p>It seems to be 春風撫拂柳花開日，微雨初晴紫華飛</p>

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2023-07-18T19:57:17.383Z
The 拂 does not seem to appear in the picture, only 撫. Sorry for commenting as editing requires a more-than-6-character change.
Xin Shiyu
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2023-07-06T21:28:20.847Z
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gismatthew
<p>春風拂柳花開日，微雨初晴紫華飛</p>
<p>for the date, 辛丑 means the year is 1841, 1901, or 1961. According to the tiny slice of the paint, it might be dated 1961.</p>

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2023-07-07T00:52:30.470Z
So it's not a tiny slice of paint, it's a slightly faded makers mark I believe. I can add a close up photo
Emily
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2023-07-07T00:54:44.633Z
Also just to clarify all the characters are under glaze if that makes a difference...
Emily
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2023-07-07T11:24:10.717Z
no, I don't think so. All characters should be underglaze for most of the Chinese vases. To be honest,  the real date matters.
WONderFUL
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2023-07-18T19:57:44.327Z
The 拂 does not seem to appear in the picture, only 撫. Sorry for commenting as editing requires a more-than-6-character change.
Xin Shiyu
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2023-07-19T10:27:32.310Z
@XinShiyu Yes, you're right - there is one extra character. I have modified the answer. But I prefer 拂 over 撫, as in Chinese 拂 is more proper to describe the situation that the sprint breeze gently brushed the willow.
WONderFUL
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2023-07-06T15:48:55.837Z
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WONderFUL
<p>I need help translating this inscription so I can hopefully date the vase.</p>
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2023-07-05T18:14:26.807Z
春风X柳花开日 微雨X晴紫华X
辛X之冬
x青XX
Can't figure out what are the other ones..
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I need help translating the inscription on this vase
# I need help translating the inscription on this vase

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I need help translating this inscription so I can hopefully date the vase.

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> **username_1**: 春风X柳花开日 微雨X晴紫华X 辛X之冬 x青XX Can't figure out what are the other ones..  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2023-07-06. Score: 0

It seems to be 春風撫拂柳花開日，微雨初晴紫華飛

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: The 拂 does not seem to appear in the picture, only 撫. Sorry for commenting as editing requires a more-than-6-character change.  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2023-07-06. Score: 0

春風拂柳花開日，微雨初晴紫華飛

for the date, 辛丑 means the year is 1841, 1901, or 1961. According to the tiny slice of the paint, it might be dated 1961.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: So it's not a tiny slice of paint, it's a slightly faded makers mark I believe. I can add a close up photo  
> **username_0**: Also just to clarify all the characters are under glaze if that makes a difference...  
> **username_4**: no, I don't think so. All characters should be underglaze for most of the Chinese vases. To be honest,  the real date matters.  
> **username_3**: The 拂 does not seem to appear in the picture, only 撫. Sorry for commenting as editing requires a more-than-6-character change.  
> **username_4**: @username_3 Yes, you're right - there is one extra character. I have modified the answer. But I prefer 拂 over 撫, as in Chinese 拂 is more proper to describe the situation that the sprint breeze gently brushed the willow.  

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