Unknown Vase origin

Just purchased for $25 on a local site. The owner passes away a few years back and the 2.5 ' vase was given to her but a Chinese friend. The vase has travel everywhere she and her husband went. Australia, Fiji, Vancouver, Africa etc. It's sure a beautiful piece and wondering if there is any value.
If you know anything I would be so grateful. I don't know what the writing on the vase is.

Thank you

Lordan