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We found this at a garage sale and there just happened to be a guy from Texas their who could read the characters on the bottom. He told us it was Qing dynasty and Kangxi period. The man who wrapped it for us dropped the lid and broke it, that is why you dont see it in the pictures. If anyone can help me determine if its really a 300 year old artifact or tell me what the four characters mean or have any tips on getting the lid fixed that would be much appreciated, It would be the coolest piece we have ever came across and we would be beside ourselves if it was actually an artifact, thanks and have a good day to all

Unfortunately it is not. It is very common for Chinese potters to mark their wares as a tribute to earlier times when the wares from this period was considered the best. The jar actually is about 60-100 years old.

Thank you so much for the quick response. Does the jar have any value and does anyone have a good recommendation for appraisal or is it worth it?
We live in the Portland, Or/Vancouver, Wa area and would like to take the jar to a reputable antique dealer.
The jar is not a huge floor size standing jar, nor a small jar, I guess one would call it a medium size.
Thanks for any information,
June and Travis

So the big question is if it is not an artifact than we dont want it so how much do you think its worth.

I cannot really recommend a value. If you sell on eBay just sell it under the Chinese antique category. Sell it as a famille rose ginger jar around 50-100 years old. The buyers will decide for themselves.

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