Featured Mark on Floral Tea Caddy

Can anyone help with the mark on the bottom of this tea caddy? I suspect it's newer, but I love the colors. 5" tall. I can remove the sticker over the mark if needed.

Thank you!

 

I agree, on both. It is a millefleur design.

 

It's beautiful!

 

It reminds me of the Tobacco Leaf pattern.

 

Ascot, I LOVE the bright colors in that piece, and I know exactly where I would put it if it were mine!

 

the mark said tong zhi nian zhi , tongzhi reign in qing dynasty is in 1856-1875,since the mark only 4 words not the 6 words mark,it means it was create after tong zhi reign,in this case yes it looks newer,mid 20th century maybe?

 

Imperial marks can be 4 characters but in this case a modern piece.

 

yes,but usually 4 character mark was made after the reign,in example "da qing tong zhi nian zhi" it means it was made in the reign of tong zhi emperor in great dynasty of qing,if the mark wrote only " tong zhi nian zhi" it mean that item was made as reproduction after the reign of tong zhi emperor / after qing dynasty,it could be an antique or newer reproduction

 

Usually, yes
But there are four characters period marks. Rare and expensive.

 

have you seen 8 character marks?it usually was special made only for emperor,very fascinating!

 

Never seen 8. Any chance to see an example?

 

let me find the article for you