Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: Scripps on May 17, 2016, 09:54:06

Title: Yongzheng/Kaishu marked Vase, fake? I'm guessing yes let me know your thoughts
Post by: Scripps on May 17, 2016, 09:54:06
Yongzheng - Kaishu marked vase. Fake? I'm guessing yes let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Yongzheng/Kaishu marked Vase, fake? I'm guessing yes let me know your thoughts
Post by: peterp on May 17, 2016, 14:36:04
The Yongzheng mark is only for decoration. There were no such red marks in the Yongzheng reign, as far as I know. The bottom with the curved connection of the inner foot rim to the base area is a giveaway that it is 20th century, I think.
This is not enough to call it a fake, just a newer item.
Title: Re: Yongzheng/Kaishu marked Vase, fake? I'm guessing yes let me know your thoughts
Post by: Scripps on May 18, 2016, 09:30:46
Thanks Peter.