Faux Seal Mark Appraisal

Porcelain Vessel with Faux-Seal Mark and 'Made in China' Sticker

The item depicted is the base of a porcelain vessel, likely a vase, jar, or bowl, characterized by its white glazed ceramic material. The underside features a significant 'seal' mark in red calligraphic characters, though closer inspection reveals it to be a faux or decorative mark, as is common on export ceramics. The text within the red rectangular border appears to be '堂製榮' which translates to 'Made by Tang Rong' or similar, but the presence of the 'Made in China' sticker strongly suggests this is a modern piece. The sticker itself is a small, oval-shaped black label with white or silver text, indicating its country of manufacture. The base itself is unglazed along its outer rim, showing the natural, somewhat rough, brownish-tan biscuit firing and some surface accumulation of dirt or grime, consistent with age and handling. The glazed portion of the base is a bright white. There are remnants of a light yellow adhesive or residue around the red mark, suggesting either a previous label or an adhesive used in the manufacturing or packaging process. The craftsmanship appears to be commercial, indicated by the 'Made in China' label and the decorative rather than authentic historical seal mark. The visible condition issues are minor surface dirt, the aforementioned adhesive residue, and potential wear on the unglazed foot rim. This piece likely dates from the late 20th to early 21st century.