Oriental Markings on Picture

Hi
My wife who is Asian bought this picture on a whim because she liked the subject matter.
I am interested to know myself what, if anything, the 2 sets of markings mean and whether it is made with jade or plastic.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

You haven't given us much to go by for this question. I don't think jade comes into it, the question is glass or plastic. From the one closeup, I'm for glass.

 

Thanks for the info, I hadn't thought of glass to be honest.

 

I believe the red box is the signature.
The writing at the top might be the title
This might be one of four. Many times these inlays represent the seasons.

Can you put your cheek to the material?
Stone will be cold as will glass. Plastic will be warm.

If you can get a closer picture of the seal and the inscription, someone may be able to translate.

Should also add, I do not think this is terribly old. Nice looking.

 

It say spring gardens

 

Many times these inlays represent the seasons....You are right

 

Thanks to everyone for your responses. My wife and I tried holding the picture to our cheeks to determine whether it was hot or cold but couldn't determine whether it was either. Probably the current spell of hot weather in the UK doesn't help. I have also attached a clearer image of the 'artist' if that helps at all

 

Looks like a carved hard stone picture which you could still probably buy at a Chinese gift/import store. Cute, decorative, but usually not much value.

 

Thanks for your informative response. Wife bought it because she liked it and will now keep it based on its value.

 

@Archaic are you able to read this?

 

I cant that's very old style way of character writing

 

I cant that's very old style way of character writing

 

Does that have any significance at all or it is common

 

It is seal script, I could work out three of the symbols for you if you wish, but the forth may be harder as it's rather 'blended' together.

 

Yes please, always eager to learn more on this fascinating subject!

 

Common to me ...The season plaque seems to be a copy of what was made long ago

 

My apologies, I've attempted to translate these, and for some reason have come up empty. I've been through every reference document I have, used numerous online resources and still have not found a suitable translation. Either they are stylised to a point where I simply cannot recognise them to the actual character it should be, or these are simply characters outside the normal characters I commonly find in use on such pieces.
I'll keep looking, but at this point, I am less optimistic about finding a match.

 

Appreciate all your attempts to try and work out the letters.

 

Even though I cannot translate the words myself, I still believe they strongly resemble Seal Script, an ancient form of writing the Chinese characters we know today. I hope that helps you with your searches.

 

Since this is a newer item, would the seal have been an attempt to make it appear older that it really is?