Generic Export Ceramic Vase or Vessel Base
Decorative art, ceramic vessel bottom/base • Unknown commercial workshop or manufacturer (China)
Style & Movement
Contemporary commercial export craft
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic or stoneware with applied paper manufacturer label and stamped text
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Small-scale circular base, approximately 4 to 8 inches in diameter
Subject Description
Underside of a ceramic vessel featuring a manufacturer's export paper label with stylized hands holding a flower and the letters S and E, accompanied by the stamped or printed text 'MADE IN CHINA'
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; shows standard signs of shelf wear, scuffing, and minor edge chipping on the dark glaze
Estimated Market Value
10 to 30 USD
Auction Estimate
Not applicable for general secondary art market
Provenance History
Modern mass-market import, acquired through retail or direct import channels
Art Historical Significance
Representative of late 20th-century globalized commercial ceramic production and export marking standards
Notable Features
Distinctive export sticker featuring cupped hands, a floral motif, letters S and E, and standard 'MADE IN CHINA' typography
Condition Issues
Surface scuffing, minor loss of dark surface finish around the rim, light dust and debris
Conservation Recommendations
Standard handling and surface cleaning with a soft, dry cloth; no advanced conservation needed