Minchow Vase

Found this vase at a estate sale. It seems to be quite old. With a magnifying glass I was able to decipher an imprint on the bottom that I think reads as "Minchow" there is something else imprinted across from it but I can't make it out. The vase has a number 40344 (I think I was able to read it correctly). I've only been able to find a reference to Minchow vases on Ebay, but the item was discontinued and pictures were removed. Can anyone help me with this. Thanks.