Chinese Ceramics & Antiques Discussion

Antique Chinese Ceramics => Antique Japanese & Korean Ceramics => Topic started by: tipton444 on Dec 18, 2018, 02:00:47

Title: Small Plate w/ Character Marks
Post by: tipton444 on Dec 18, 2018, 02:00:47
This is another piece from an estate collection.  I'm wondering if it is old or not, and what the markings say.  Thanks

Title: Re: Small Plate w/ Character Marks
Post by: Rec on Dec 18, 2018, 03:46:39
I'm not sure but it could be "Dai Min Sei Ka Nen Sei" mark, a mark often found on antique Japanese porcelain according to the modern japanese pottery marks.
I am not sure whether this information also applies to this board. Let's wait to hear from Stan or Peter
Title: Re: Small Plate w/ Character Marks
Post by: tipton444 on Dec 18, 2018, 04:06:04
Great, thank you very much for the help Rec!  So they are all Japanese then, I guess that makes sense with the darker shades of blue underglaze. 
Title: Re: Small Plate w/ Character Marks
Post by: Stan on Dec 18, 2018, 06:41:40
The mark is a Chenghua mark, Rec is right it is Japanese Imari this mark was used mostly on old Japanese ware but in this case this is 20th century.
Title: Re: Small Plate w/ Character Marks
Post by: tipton444 on Dec 18, 2018, 09:26:32
Thank you both!  I need to read a few more books on Chinese porcelain, if you guys have any recommendations on good starting material let me know!