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Hi,

My grandmother left me this small blue and white vase (3") that has a six character mark on the bottom. It also has crackles in the porcelain (very hard to see). It does have a chip in the rim, but she displayed it proudly anyway.

Can anyone tell me a time period? What the marks say? Potential value, if any?

I'm trying to learn about Asian porcelain, so thank you in advance!

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Your B&W vase in the "100 boys" pattern has a six-character mark on the base of "Made during the Kangxi Reign of the Great Qing Dynasty" (Da Qing Kangxi Nian Zhi). The Kangxi Emperor Ruled China from 1662-1722, but I believe your vase may be modern. Its mark is calligraphically inferior in the precision of its character formation, as compared to period marks seen in my references. The cobalt color also tends to be brighter than I associate with the period. Also, where the neck is broken, the exposed clay has a yellowish cast to it, which would indicate the piece probably wasn't manufactured at either Jingdezhen or Dehua, the main kilns involved in making B&W wares during Kangxi times, both of which were known for the purity of their clays.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Thank you so much for your experience and knowledge. I appreciate your taking the time to explain.

Warmest Regards,

Elena

Further to my original comments, I found what looks to be an identical piece with Kangxi mark illustrated in Tony Allen's latest book, "Allen's Antique Chinese Porcelain - the Detection of Fakes", which covers the Ming to Qing Era. Figure 14.1.29a & b, shown below, is described as a medicine bottle and dated circa 1900-1910.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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