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Antique Chinese Ceramics => Chinese Ceramics Discussion => Topic started by: Peace on Jan 19, 2014, 00:51:40

Title: Marking and new or old bowl?
Post by: Peace on Jan 19, 2014, 00:51:40
Hi Peter, Thank you for all your prompt response

can you please tell us, What is the marking ?

is it a new or old bowl?

Is it fake?

Any help would be appreciated!
Title: Re: Marking and new or old bowl?
Post by: peterp on Jan 19, 2014, 09:01:46
Kangxi mark. Item is a recent product, in my opinion.
I would read the section about marks, on ths site. A mark tells you nothing about authenticity or age of Chinese porcelain.
Title: Re: Marking and new or old bowl?
Post by: Peace on Jan 19, 2014, 10:00:03
then how do you found out or can tell about authenticity or age of Chinese porcelain? do you use a special machine or how?
Title: Re: Marking and new or old bowl?
Post by: peterp on Jan 19, 2014, 15:58:25
You have to learn...this forum is just an offshoot of the www.chinese-antique-porcelain.com, which is dedicated to help collectors learn about these things.