Ceramic Marks Identification Guide

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.

Ceramic marks identification 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. A simple guide to understanding the basics of the marks and dates on the underside of pottery. The antique marks reference. Scan the index of this pottery marks identification guide to help you identify your.

Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. How to identify pottery and porcelain marks identify your antique pottery and porcelain marks with this easy guide. Pottery marks identification a tricky task at the best of times just got easier with a little help from your friends. General guide to ceramic marks dating.

Identify a mark by shape. The marks listed below are grouped as far as was possible in a logical order with similar signs graphics shapes etc grouped together. Many potteries used letters and initials to identify their ware this is an alphabetic listing of the initials used and the companies they correspond to. Initial marks used by british potters.

She s written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. We have tried to include as many ceramics and pottery marks as possible but also tried to avoid too much duplication. 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. Marks with letters are listed in alphabetical order.

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