HELP!! Qing Dynasty Vase? Coin with Words Marked !

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Help!

What was this for? When was this made?


Thanks!!

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HEELP!

[peterp]

The shape is not right for a traditional Chinese item. The mark consists of auspicious characters and was used in the Ming dynasty, however, the characters were written differently then. The strokes used here are those of the current, modern characters.

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Ah I see!

Thanks Peterp!

I would say late 20-30 years ago was when it was made?

[peterp]

Difficult to tell with newer items, but for me the shape could also mean it was not made in China itself.

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Ah I see!

Thanks again Peterp!

What about this piece? Could really use your help!! :(
http://discussion.chinese-antique-porcelain.com/index.php/topic,4217.0.html

[peterp]

I cannot, I'm afraid. This does not look like anything I know.