I need help translating this inscription so I can hopefully date the vase.
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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..– ArcheosudoerusCommented Jul 5, 2023 at 18:14
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It seems to be 春風撫拂柳花開日，微雨初晴紫華飛
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The 拂 does not seem to appear in the picture, only 撫. Sorry for commenting as editing requires a more-than-6-character change. Commented Jul 18, 2023 at 19:57
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.
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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– EmilyCommented Jul 7, 2023 at 0:52
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Also just to clarify all the characters are under glaze if that makes a difference...– EmilyCommented Jul 7, 2023 at 0:54
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no, I don't think so. All characters should be underglaze for most of the Chinese vases. To be honest, the real date matters. Commented Jul 7, 2023 at 11:24
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The 拂 does not seem to appear in the picture, only 撫. Sorry for commenting as editing requires a more-than-6-character change. Commented Jul 18, 2023 at 19:57
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@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. Commented Jul 19, 2023 at 10:27