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I inherited this vase. It has 6 characters on the bottom under the glaze. What period is this vase from? What do the characters say?

Thank you,
Jo Ann

The mark reads down from the top right in six standard characters as 'Made during the Guangxu Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty' (Da Qing Guangxu Nian Zhi). The Guangxu emperor ruled (when not under detention by the Empress Dowager Cixi) from 1875-1908.

The mark on your vase is consistent with period marks seen on other Guangxu vases of this 'fanghu' form. Here's one in a rare teadust glaze with famille rose enameling. It stands about 12.5 inches tall.

You didn't ask, but depending on size and condition, your vase could be worth a tidy sum if a reputable auctioneer agrees with the mark & period assessment.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Hi Jo Ann

The mark is of the Chinese Emperor Guangxu who reigned between 1875 - 1908.

Judging from the very small pictures I would say that it's possibly of that period.

Gary.

Hello Jo Ann,

The characters reads "Da Qing Guangxu nian zhi" (1875-1908) but I doubt it's from the period.

Regards,

Arjan

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