Good people -
I would be much obliged if you can help working out what this is? There is a makers mark, but it is hardly distinguishable, and clearly brushwork, not stamps.
Any hints, educated guesses much appreciated.
They style of this points at something European.
Hi there petep - thank you for your time. I probably should have included this image of the base. I suppose it could be a mish-mash. What do you think?
Yes, it is. Could be a try at faking Far Eastern characters, but it is unreadable.
Thanks for your time. I might just realise that I will probably never figure it out.