Porcelain Chinese Umbrella Stand? Vase?

I'm brand new at this so bear with me.  I have a Chinese item that is 18" tall and 28" in circumference.  I believe its porcelain.  It is primarily gold, greyish-blue, white and pink and displays an intricate pattern interwoven with pick flowers.  In between are 2 portrayals (one scene on each side) of Chinese women in various stages of, for lack of a better term, hanging around in an amused fashion.  It seems to be in good condition, but my inexperienced eye can see that its by no means mint.  I've attached pics of each side and of the stamp on the bottom.  I don't know which way is right side up with the symbol so I took a pic from a couple different angles. 

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