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I received this vase as a wedding gift 22 years ago. It was aged when i received it so I'm guessing it is indeed old. My sister-in-law gave it to us and she is well known for her "finds" at garage & estate sales. I've done some research on the stamp via the internet and it seems to be quite old. But, I don't know if I have an original or a reproduction. Hopefully, you can help me and give me an idea of what it is worth. I can only attach this one photo because my others are too big. Perhaps if this looks promising, you can contact me directly so I can email other photos. Thanks!

You are right, the mark is stamped; from top right reading down reads in English/pinyin "Great Qing Qian Long reign made." Marks for this reign (1736-1695) is one of the most popular marks put on porcelains made in the late 19th and well into the 20th century, since that reign's Imperial product was known for very refined porcelain with exquisite decoration.

The type of decoration on your vase was put on very large numbers of vases, a popular export item ranging widely in quality of decoration. Some think that the sloppy stamped reign mark occurred as early as the early 3rd quarter of the 19th century.

Yours could have been made in the first half of the 20th century or a bit earlier. Some who like this type of ware might have a more specific opinion about dating. Be aware that some who collect particular types of things may have wishful thinking as part of their opinions.

Good luck,
Cal

Unfortunately the vase was most likely new when purchased. The mark is a rubber stamped Qianlong mark widely found is mass produced porcelain pieces from China.

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