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20th century Chinese porcelain marks

Among 20th century Chinese porcelain marks, a Qianlong mark can be used as an honouring or decorative mark on much later ceramics.

A reign name on later porcelain

A Qianlong mark can be used as an honouring or decorative mark on much later ceramics. MADE IN CHINA wording and factory stamps belong to different marking traditions from the four- or six-character imperial reign formula.

What to check next

Read all characters, then compare the ceramic body, foot and decoration with the named factory or period. A red mark colour does not establish a reign date. Preserve any additional factory or export inscription elsewhere on the base.

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