Dating unmarked chinese porcelain
Index
- How can you tell if a porcelain has been made in China?
- Is this a genuine Chinese antique porcelain?
- Why do they put marks on porcelain?
- What does unmarked antique bone china mean?
- How do I know if my Chinese porcelain is real?
- What colour is Chinese porcelain?
- What is the difference between porcelain and bone china?
- How to identify the history of a porcelain piece?
- Why do they put reign marks on porcelain?
- What does Mark Mark mean on porcelain?
- How do you identify porcelain?
- What do the marks on antique Chinese porcelain mean?
How can you tell if a porcelain has been made in China?
Some curves and angles are immediate red flags to an expert, as these shapes were not used in China during the dynasties. If the porcelain’s shape passes the sight test, the next assessment is the colour palette used. Very particular colours and pigmentation’s were available during the production of Chinese antiques.
Is this a genuine Chinese antique porcelain?
It is not a genuine Chinese antique. Most ancient Chinese porcelain features blue decoration on a white base. There are many shades of blue, though. China imported different dyes at different times and had varying access to domestic shades.
Why do they put marks on porcelain?
Most fake marks are found on Chinese porcelain intended for the Chinese home market and are most often added to match the general design of the piece and of course to add some value. During the 19th and 20th century a great deal of this Chinese taste porcelain was exported and can have all kinds of marks.
What does unmarked antique bone china mean?
Unmarked Antique bone china means OLD! Unmarked Antique bone china means OLD!:- My parents had a bone china set which I believe they used in the 1940s. It is well worn and some of the items Unmarked Antique bone china means OLD! by Chris Post (Bucks/Oxon) Part of china set Unmarked Antique bone china means OLD!:-
How do I know if my Chinese porcelain is real?
Understand how to read the marks on the base of most Chinese porcelain. The marks should be read from top to bottom and from right to left. Look for one to three columns or rows of marks. If you find a piece with just one row of marks, you have likely discovered a fake.
What colour is Chinese porcelain?
Most ancient Chinese porcelain features blue decoration on a white base. There are many shades of blue, though. China imported different dyes at different times and had varying access to domestic shades. An expert will be able to check the colours used on a piece of porcelain, and pair them up to the shape.
What is the difference between porcelain and bone china?
Both porcelain and fine bone china have a white glassy surface, but bone china is lighter, stronger and more translucent than porcelain. When china dishes are thick and heavy, they more than likely contain red, brown or gray clays.
How to identify the history of a porcelain piece?
Become familiar with the more than 1,500 marks that you could find on the porcelain pieces. This can be done by reading books that describe the marks. Understand that the marks at the base of the piece should signify when the piece was made. Each piece will be stamped with the name of the Emperor who was reigning when the piece was made.
