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Message:: [QUOTE="Debora, post: 11374309, member: 1476"]Google Translate and AI as a starting point: "Nianqian Zhilong" (年乾製隆) is a marking found on vintage and antique Chinese porcelain that translates to "Made during the Qianlong period". It is a mark indicating the object was made in imitation of, or inspired by, the style of the Qianlong Emperor's reign (1736-1795). However, because many such items were made later, often from the 1950s onwards, the term is associated with a style of Chinese porcelain rather than a specific imperial maker. <ul> <li>Meaning: The phrase "Nian Qian Zhilong" translates to "Qianlong Period Make".</li> <li>Purpose: It serves as a mark on decorative items like vases, bowls, and plates, often indicating a style or homage to the imperial Qianlong period.</li> <li>Time Period: While it evokes the 18th-century Qianlong reign, the pieces marked this way can date from the 20th century, including the 1950s and later.</li> <li>Style: Items bearing this mark are often decorated with elaborate floral designs, scenes, or other motifs in styles like "famille rose".</li> <li>Value: The value of such items depends on their actual age, condition, and craftsmanship, with authentic antiques from the actual Qianlong period being more valuable than modern reproductions. [ATTACH=full]542115[/ATTACH] Debora</li> </ul>[/QUOTE]