Ceramic Marks Guide

Marks with letters are listed in alphabetical order.

Ceramic marks guide.

Later porcelain with this mark are often called fakes however the occurrence of this mark on later porcelain is most of the time seen as part of the decoration and not to be taken serious. This practise of applying stamped four character qianlong nian zhi marks was especially common on porcelain decorated in hong kong during the 1960s and 70s but is in no way limited to this period. Common mark on arita imari porcelain a mixed up and carelessly written chenghua mark. The marks listed below are grouped as far as was possible in a logical order with similar signs graphics shapes etc grouped together.

Sometimes seen with a germany circle mark in addition to the crown mark. A complete guide to antique pottery marks porcelain marks and china marks. Reign marks can play a pivotal role in helping to identify the period in which chinese artefacts were created. Pictoral guide to pottery porcelain marks and kovels new dictionary of marks.

Identify a mark by shape. A simple guide to understanding the basics of the marks and dates on the underside of pottery. Reign marks are usually four or six characters in length and can be found on the base or the side of an item. The antique marks reference.

The extra dot in the fist da character changes the meaning from da great to dai greatest. Some marks look like a circle square bird or animal shape etc. Explanation of the use of the royal coat of arms. Also including antique periods and styles as well as trademarks company histories for doulton worcester meissen wedgwood troika and artists markss.

A collection of pottery marks using photos and images from our antique collection for easy reference and as a quick guide to the possible attribution of your latest porcelain collectible or pottery marks. Daimin seika nensei 太明成化年製 however it is usual to read these japanese chinese marks in chinese to not add to the confusion. In chinese this mark would read dai ming chenghua nian zhi and in japanese. Chinese porcelain reign marks identification.

General guide to ceramic marks dating. Unknown potters marks. Every collector knows that the quickest way to identify a piece of pottery or porcelain is to identify the mark but sometimes it s unreliable because marks are often forged and changed this is a listing of the better known marks and backstamps and enough information so that you can learn more about your porcelains.