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I have a beautiful yellow Peking glass vase with an unusual incised thick block reign mark. It has a rich translucent yellow color. Looking at the rim thr vase it is layered consistent with Peking glass. The edges are carved by some form of scalple knife or cutting tool to shape the vase. I'm wondering if this is an Imperial vase and what period. Obviously the vase is all hand done aith a reign mark etched or incised. Please offer any information, observation or thoughts. Thank you

乹隆年製 Qian Long Nan zhi.

The etching is very precise and carefully done. But I don't know how old your vase is.

Thank mikeoz. I acquired the piece from the estate of a well known and influential individual. My first thought of the vase was that it was made for the Imperial court.
The vase is captivating to see in person. Any personal thought or opinion of it actually/actually being of the period and an Imperial vase. It measures approximately 11H x 5.5D inches. In similar vase the luster, technique,color,c craftsmanship, and character mark are completely different. I will probably have a professional look it but fist I thought this wonderful and elustrious board might offer some great advise on techniques to tell the age of Peking glass. Thank you again.

Peking glass is a tricky topic. There are a number of genuine mark and period items with crudely incised Qianlong reign marks, lacking anything like the care and precision with which this mark has been made. And there are plenty of molded imperial yellow Peking glass items with elaborate molded decoration rather than the simpler form shown here. So looking for expert guidance is appropriate in this area.

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