Age and Value of Hand Painted Vase?

[KevinM]

I am trying to find out the age and value of this hand painted vase I purchased for $4.00 at the thrift store. I have not found it in searches online. It is about 10 1/2 inches tall, 5 3/4 inches wide at the top and 4 3/4 inches wide at the base.

I would also like to know when it was made (I was thinking maybe 1970s but could be newer). I know the work was modeled on or inspired by 17th Century work (SEC XVII). I think the vase is in near mint to mint condition and has some of what I would consider normal crazing to it. The vase color is a lighter blue than what is shown in the images below.

The bottom reads: 127 - Real Ceramica - Hand Painted - SEC XVII - Coimbra - Made in Portugal - Laura WCAS (artist)

Thanks,
Kevin

[wendy177]

Your piece was produced  by Real Ceramica, The artist name is Paula Lucas some of her pieces are signed with only her first name. If you search by company name you will find many pieces they produced. Here is the company info. and as far as I can track in 2004 they were still shipping product.  Company Name: REAL CERAMICA - COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA, S.A.
 Detail : Earthenware, crockery
 Address : Cruzamento Da Casa Meada 3040-584 Antanhol
 Country : PORTUGAL
 Telephone : +351-239-44-41-23
 Fax : +351-239-44-55-40