Identify my Chinese vase

by Sukey ODonnell
(Marion, NC)

Hi Peter,
Will you please tell me how old my vase is, what materials it is made from, if the mark is significant and whether it is valuable? It stands about 22 inches tall. A friend gave this to me about 1970. She told me her grandfather bought it in China around 1900. I've always wondered about the history of the vase.

Any information you can give me would be appreciated.

Thank you
Sukey