Chinese translation help for OT item

laurentyvan

It's not a coin but I wouldn't know where else to turn other than this knowledgeable forum.

I've had the devil of a time trying to photograph the bottom of this vase without cleaning it to improve definition.

Here's hoping these images of the makers mark will allow a partial or complete translation from those
skillful with the language. I don't know if these are common or classic Chinese characters.

Of course, I don't think the vase is very old but I'm curious and would love to be wrong.

sumnom

You are right that this is the maker's mark. It says "Produced by Chuimei-tang." I think Chuimei is the name of the manufacturer. "Tang" is a house, hall, building, or institution of some sort.

laurentyvan

Thank you sumnom-dependable as always.