How do I identify porcelain marks?

There are a few ways to identify porcelain marks. The quickest method is photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. Often, this approach will allow you to quickly identify the maker of your porcelain. Alternatively, you can type a short description of the mark into a search engine or review trusted reference websites that show images of popular makers’ markings. If these approaches don't provide you with enough information to make a confident identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of porcelain.

What is the Kangxi porcelain mark?

The Kangxi mark appears on porcelain created in China during the Kangxi period, 1662-1722. There are two types of Kangxi marks: a reign mark and a potter’s personal mark. Reign marks are six-character marks in two vertical lines with a double circle around them. Other marks vary and indicate a potter’s personal mark. They could be a picture, a blank circle or a character. Browse a variety of authenticated Kangxi porcelain on 1stDibs.

How do I identify German porcelain marks?

To identify German porcelain marks, use an authoritative online resource. If the mark contains words, enter them into a search engine surrounded by quotation marks. Otherwise, enter a description of the mark. You can also seek the advice of a licensed appraiser. Shop a collection of expertly vetted German porcelain on 1stDibs.

How do I identify Chinese porcelain marks?

To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.

Is Sevres porcelain always marked?

Yes, Sevres porcelain is always marked. Sevres is known for a double L mark that features an interlocking shape with a year or symbol to denote the year produced within the design. Shop a selection of authenticated Sevres porcelain goods on 1stDibs.

How do you identify Furstenberg porcelain marks?

To identify Furstenberg pottery marks, use the official Furstenberg website, where you'll find a reference guide that makes interpreting the markings on your pottery simple. Most pieces feature a blue or green “F” mark under the glaze. On the bottom, you will also normally find stamped numbers representing the motif and decoration techniques and fainter, raised letters or numbers corresponding to the specific artisan who made it. If you run into any difficulty using the brand's official reference guide, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Furstenberg pottery.

How do I identify French porcelain marks?

One way to identify French porcelain marks is to take a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then perform a reverse image search. Often, doing so will allow you to quickly determine the maker. If this approach fails, explore trusted online resources with photographs of the markings associated with various French makers, such as the crowned N of Sèvres and the H & Co. insignia of Haviland. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the identification for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of French porcelain.

How do you identify Staffordshire porcelain marks?

To identify Staffordshire porcelain marks, first look to see if your piece has a loosely knotted rope logo. Some items produced in Staffordshire bear this mark. Many pieces also feature a second or alternate maker's mark corresponding to the factory that produced it, such as Spode, Minton and Wedgwood. Online reference guides published on trusted websites can help you determine who made your piece based on these markings. Keep in mind that some Staffordshire porcelain is completely unmarked. If you can't locate a marking, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a wide variety of Staffordshire porcelain on 1stDibs.

How do you identify French Limoges porcelain marks?

To identify French Limoges porcelain marks, refer to trusted online resources. There are dozens of markings associated with Limoges porcelain. By comparing the marks on your piece to images shared online, you can determine if your piece is a Limoges. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Explore a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.

Imari Porcelain Marks

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A pair of imari arita porcelain vases with Fukagawa mark

$1,186

H 5.91 in W 4.14 in D 3.15 in

A pair of imari arita porcelain vases with Fukagawa mark

Located in Milano, IT

Imari tradition: white, blue, red, and precious gilt details. On the underside appears the mark of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks

$1,539

H 2.37 in Dm 13.78 in

Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Ko Imari Charger Crane Flowers Spur Marks

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

are amazing. Many spur marks at the base Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Period

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Antique 17th Century Edo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710

$1,040Sale Price|74% Off

H 2.25 in Dm 14.7 in

Chinese Kangxi mark & period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

$1,347Sale Price|45% Off

H 9.85 in Dm 7.49 in

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Japanese Fluted Imari Vase with Mark and Metal Cover, 19th Century Provenance: Private

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815

Unavailable

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

impressed Patent Mark. Rare Imari style pattern.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair of Hichozan Imari Vases, Mid-19th Century

Unavailable

H 24.02 in Dm 11.42 in

Large Pair of Hichozan Imari Vases, Mid-19th Century

By Hichozan

Located in Paris, FR

Period and the beginning of the Meiji Era. Different examples of Imari porcelains with this mark can

Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Hand Enameled Imari Porcelain Floor Vase Chop Marks

Sold

H 28 in Dm 14 in

Antique Japanese Hand Enameled Imari Porcelain Floor Vase Chop Marks

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Japanese Imari hand-painted and gilt porcelain floor vase features reserve of women and

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Blue Porcelain Vases, circa 1880

Sold

H 35.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Pair of Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Blue Porcelain Vases, circa 1880

By Koransha, Fukagawa

Located in Takarazuka, JP

which is the characteristic of Imari-Arita porcelain. The mark, the combination of Fukagawa sei (made by

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Gold

Chinese Imari Porcelain Plate or Bowl Qing Kangxi Mark and period, Ca 1700

Sold

H 1.15 in Dm 9.7 in

Chinese Imari Porcelain Plate or Bowl Qing Kangxi Mark and period, Ca 1700

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain plate or bowl from the Qing, Kangxi

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Bow Tankard in the Imari Palette, Blue 'I' Mark, circa 1760

Sold

H 4.73 in Dm 4.73 in

Bow Tankard in the Imari Palette, Blue 'I' Mark, circa 1760

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Imari colours with a fenced garden with lattice border at the lip. Underglaze I to base, circa

Category

Antique 1760s English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Imari Pattern Plate with Derby Red Mark

Sold

H 2 in W 9 in

A Imari Pattern Plate with Derby Red Mark

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exhuberant Imari-patterned plate with the Derby Red mark

Category

Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

English Early 19th Century Spode Large Ironstone Soup Tureen and Lid

Sold

H 10 in W 14 in D 8.5 in

English Early 19th Century Spode Large Ironstone Soup Tureen and Lid

By Spode

Located in Wells, ME

blue and gold was influenced by Japanese Imari porcelain. The Spode mark on the base of the tureen was

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Soup Tureens

Materials

Ironstone

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$3,700 / set

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Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764

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Located in London, GB

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Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830

$18,000

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Fine English Porcelain Dessert Service, Minton, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Comprising 24 plates, pair of covered sauce tureens and stands, pair of shell dishes and a pair of rectangular dishes. The bright blue ground interspersed with gilt-edged reticulatio...

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Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

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$343,956

H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

$5,696

H 5.01 in W 5.01 in D 0.36 in

Set of 16 Blue and White Delft Tiles with Animals and Figures, 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Germany Ansbach 18th century A set of 16 blue and white, with manganese tint, tiles with decorations of animals and figures. Very fine painting and much detail in the animals and fi...

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

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19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with Lid

$2,500

H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with Lid

By Derby

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with lid.

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Antique 19th Century English Soup Tureens

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Porcelain

Vintage Royal Albert 12 Place Tea & Coffee Service Set Mid 20th Century

$1,307 / set

H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in

Vintage Royal Albert 12 Place Tea & Coffee Service Set Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

$3,880

H 1.5 in W 16 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

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Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases

$894,286 / set

H 38.59 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in

Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...

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Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

$50,000 / set

H 22 in Dm 10.5 in

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Style Lidded Vases

$9,355 / set

H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Pair of 19th Century Sèvres Style Lidded Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style Sèvres style lidded vases, each with turquoise ground, floral decoration and of twisted form. Wonderful scrolling gilded or...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases

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Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Peacocks & Peonies

$1,800

H 16 in Dm 9 in

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Peacocks & Peonies

Located in Chicago, IL

During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...

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Porcelain

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME

$37,979

H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME

By Louis Delanois

Located in Göttingen, NI

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...

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$22,500

H 0.38 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in

Swiss Gold and Enamel Musical Vinaigrette

Located in New Orleans, LA

A musical movement distinguishes this wonderful early 19th-century gold vinaigrette box. The vessel is covered in delicate engraving highlighted by blue and white champlevé enamel de...

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Materials

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Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

$188,500

H 42.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in

Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Imari Porcelain Marks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of imari porcelain marks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct imari porcelain marks — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. We have 98 antique and vintage imari porcelain marks in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Imari porcelain marks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Regency, Georgian and neoclassical imari porcelain marks are consistently popular styles. Spode, Bloor Derby and Imari Porcelain each produced beautiful imari porcelain marks that are worth considering.

How Much are Imari Porcelain Marks?

Imari porcelain marks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,175, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

Questions About Imari Porcelain Marks

How do I identify porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
There are a few ways to identify porcelain marks. The quickest method is photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. Often, this approach will allow you to quickly identify the maker of your porcelain. Alternatively, you can type a short description of the mark into a search engine or review trusted reference websites that show images of popular makers’ markings. If these approaches don't provide you with enough information to make a confident identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of porcelain.
What is the Kangxi porcelain mark?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Kangxi mark appears on porcelain created in China during the Kangxi period, 1662-1722. There are two types of Kangxi marks: a reign mark and a potter’s personal mark. Reign marks are six-character marks in two vertical lines with a double circle around them. Other marks vary and indicate a potter’s personal mark. They could be a picture, a blank circle or a character. Browse a variety of authenticated Kangxi porcelain on 1stDibs.
How do I identify German porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify German porcelain marks, use an authoritative online resource. If the mark contains words, enter them into a search engine surrounded by quotation marks. Otherwise, enter a description of the mark. You can also seek the advice of a licensed appraiser. Shop a collection of expertly vetted German porcelain on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Chinese porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To identify Chinese porcelain marks, consult trusted online resources. Most markings on Chinese porcelain consist of four to six characters, and the last two often represent when a piece was produced. Since there is a lot of variation in the markings, looking at images shared on trustworthy websites is the best way to make an identification. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Chinese porcelain.
Is Sevres porcelain always marked?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Sevres porcelain is always marked. Sevres is known for a double L mark that features an interlocking shape with a year or symbol to denote the year produced within the design. Shop a selection of authenticated Sevres porcelain goods on 1stDibs.
How do you identify Furstenberg porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Furstenberg pottery marks, use the official Furstenberg website, where you'll find a reference guide that makes interpreting the markings on your pottery simple. Most pieces feature a blue or green “F” mark under the glaze. On the bottom, you will also normally find stamped numbers representing the motif and decoration techniques and fainter, raised letters or numbers corresponding to the specific artisan who made it. If you run into any difficulty using the brand's official reference guide, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Furstenberg pottery.
How do I identify French porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
One way to identify French porcelain marks is to take a photo with your smartphone or tablet and then perform a reverse image search. Often, doing so will allow you to quickly determine the maker. If this approach fails, explore trusted online resources with photographs of the markings associated with various French makers, such as the crowned N of Sèvres and the H & Co. insignia of Haviland. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the identification for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of French porcelain.
How do you identify Staffordshire porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify Staffordshire porcelain marks, first look to see if your piece has a loosely knotted rope logo. Some items produced in Staffordshire bear this mark. Many pieces also feature a second or alternate maker's mark corresponding to the factory that produced it, such as Spode, Minton and Wedgwood. Online reference guides published on trusted websites can help you determine who made your piece based on these markings. Keep in mind that some Staffordshire porcelain is completely unmarked. If you can't locate a marking, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a wide variety of Staffordshire porcelain on 1stDibs.
How do you identify French Limoges porcelain marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
To identify French Limoges porcelain marks, refer to trusted online resources. There are dozens of markings associated with Limoges porcelain. By comparing the marks on your piece to images shared online, you can determine if your piece is a Limoges. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Explore a range of Limoges porcelain on 1stDibs.