<p>the stamp says 乾隆年制</p>

<p>乾隆 (Qianlong) is an Emperor from Qing Dynasty <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qianlong_Emperor" rel="nofollow">Qianlong Emperor</a></p>

<p>年(Nian):year, time</p>

<p>制(Zhi):made</p>

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2015-05-06T03:51:42.077Z
Am I correct in assuming that would mean "made during the time of Emperor Qianlong"?
Jas17931
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2015-05-06T03:59:02.917Z
Yes, it means that.

If it is a real antique, it is valuable :)
Tzu
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2015-05-06T04:09:13.030Z
Wow, I had no idea.  Was in a box I bought at an estate sale.  Looks like it is missing a piece.  There is a brass type washer on one end with wood particles in the center.  What would this have been used for?  Any idea what the composition is or how I can validate age?
Jas17931
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2015-05-06T04:24:50.077Z
Looks like a snuff tobacco bottle. Google it and I am sure you can get lots of information. BTW, please accept my answer if it has answered your original question :)
Tzu
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2015-05-07T00:19:27.147Z
I think its a reproduction, looks too good for 300+ years...plus not sure how advanced adhesives were to attach the brass to the carving. 

 Didn't glow under black light but hot needle does penetrate, however not easily and not deep.
Jas17931
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2015-05-06T03:36:31.480Z
2015-05-06T03:36:31.480Z
Tzu
<p>I believe I have a carved stamp but do not know the translation..And information would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/gKgD6.jpg" alt="Stamp base">
<img src="https://i.sstatic.net/C5xF5.jpg" alt="side">
<img src="https://i.sstatic.net/Ne9fx.jpg" alt="top"></p>

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2015-05-06T03:22:19.763Z
Please add more photos of it，other part appeared below your hand in the first image。
sfy
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2015-05-06T03:42:16.763Z
the first picture was taken in a mirror, since the seal was reversed...Will get other pictures posted...any idea what it was from or used for?
Jas17931
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Translation help please
# Translation help please

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-05-06)

I believe I have a carved stamp but do not know the translation..And information would be greatly appreciated.

![Stamp base](https://i.sstatic.net/gKgD6.jpg)
![side](https://i.sstatic.net/C5xF5.jpg)
![top](https://i.sstatic.net/Ne9fx.jpg)

**Tags:** translation
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Please add more photos of it，other part appeared below your hand in the first image。  
> **username_0**: the first picture was taken in a mirror, since the seal was reversed...Will get other pictures posted...any idea what it was from or used for?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2015-05-06. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

the stamp says 乾隆年制

乾隆 (Qianlong) is an Emperor from Qing Dynasty [Qianlong Emperor](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qianlong_Emperor)

年(Nian):year, time

制(Zhi):made

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Am I correct in assuming that would mean "made during the time of Emperor Qianlong"?  
> **username_2**: Yes, it means that.  If it is a real antique, it is valuable :)  
> **username_0**: Wow, I had no idea.  Was in a box I bought at an estate sale.  Looks like it is missing a piece.  There is a brass type washer on one end with wood particles in the center.  What would this have been used for?  Any idea what the composition is or how I can validate age?  
> **username_2**: Looks like a snuff tobacco bottle. Google it and I am sure you can get lots of information. BTW, please accept my answer if it has answered your original question :)  
> **username_0**: I think its a reproduction, looks too good for 300+ years...plus not sure how advanced adhesives were to attach the brass to the carving.    Didn't glow under black light but hot needle does penetrate, however not easily and not deep.  

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