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    An odd request I know, but can anyone translate this into English for me?





    I'm not even sure which way round it goes either, so it may be this way.





    Thanks in advance.
    All the women take their blouses off
    And the men all dance on the polka dots
    It's closing time !

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    I work with a number of Chinese colleagues. I'll ask them, as it looks Chinese to me.

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    But it's only 4:30am right now, so I will be a few hours at best.

    BTW the second pic is correct way up.

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    The second picture is the correct way up

    Mandarin can be writte top to bottom but never inversed

    Im pretty rusty and my mandarin notes are in Siam and Im in Kent
    The last character in line 1 is REN man
    Last in econd line looks like moon

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    "Made in Daming Xuande" means this thing was made in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Xuande was one of the emperors in this period of time


    It's an elaborate Made In China sign... although... not the typical kind.

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    It says "This Item was made in the Xuan De Ming Dynasty"

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    Oooh. Sid beat me too it.

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    So, whatever it is, don't drop it.

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    Oh and in case the OP is wondering.... that mark on the bottom of a piece of pottery is is really rather common. It being genuine is really rather rare.

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    It means, " Made in China "

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    ^ no it doesn't. My translation is spot on, OP.

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    Thanks to all you Guys.

    It's actually a very old and tarnished heavy brass bowl.

    Obviously of Chinese Origin.





    We have had it for many years.




    Might be able to have a good night out if I weigh it in.


    Thanks for the help.

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