I have seen this mark in red only.
Thoughts?
Thank you in advance.
More of the bowl.
Although we should not rely on the mark for verifying authenticity, a problem with the mark can be used to debunk authenticity.
The mark means made in the official (imperial) kiln. It does not mean it is imperial ware. The official kiln also did non-imperial wares at times.
This said, can you check with a magnifier and see if the mark is on or under the glaze?
The blue color is much too dark for the Qing dynasty.
The character meaning "kiln" is basically a simplified character. Although there is a possibility that it was used in writing in earlier times, occasionally, marks are usually written in the correct Chinese character on porcelain. That character should be ? , not ?. The latter, or a variant thereof, is now commonly used in the PRC.
Thanks Peter--- it isn't in my possession was just curios.
Thank so much for your reply.
Perhaps it was painted to catch out the semi knowledgeable.