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Monday, August 19, 2013

Authenticating Chinese Ceramics


PRINCIPLES OF COLLECTING ASIAN CERAMICS:
Ming Reign Marks on 
Chinese Porcelain
 
Inscriptions of various kinds were often painted on Chinese Porcelain.  The useful practice of painting reign marks was only common during the eras of the Ming (1368 - 1644) and the Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties.  The marks tell us who was the emperor when the Porcelain was produced. 
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The presence of a painted reign mark does not mean a piece is authentic -- any Chinese high school student can paint characters in their own language.  However, the markings can help to confirm other indications of date.  


Ming Dynasty Reign Marks

Yongle Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White PorcelainYongle Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Xuande Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White PorcelainChenghua Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
HongZhi Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White PorcelainZhengde Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
JiaJing Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White PorcelainLongQing Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Wanli Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White PorcelainTianqi Mark on Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
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