How to recognize a real Chinese porcelain

China is among the most beautiful and the most beautiful porcelain in the world. And if it is true it could also be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But with its popularity among collectors and its high value, Chinese porcelain is often infringed. So, how do you know that the vase in your dining room is real? Here, I'll try to show you how you can identify if your China is real or not.

Over time the potters began to put certain marks on their products, which served as a sort of a fingerprint. And these marks are actually the first thing that can authenticate if your China is true or false. However, there is a special way in which most brands are read, so you should be familiar with this in advance. In most cases, marks are read from top to bottom and from right to left.

The problem with the brands, is that there are more than 1,500 of them, then you should read many books to know them all. Generally, there should be one to three columns of marks. But if you have a piece of porcelain with just a column most likely its fake. The reason is that it is a mark of the period Ming and it is very unlikely that you bought a Ming porcelain.

Also, consider the color of marks. They would be either blue or red. The red marks were usually used for pieces from the middle of the 19th century, while the blues are a little older. In addition, if your vase or plate has the famous stamp "Made in China" at the bottom, then it is certainly not authentic. This does not mean that the piece is false, but it may be a less expensive version of a real piece. In fact if there is a Western text, this means that the porcelain has been made after the 1890s and very probably even after the 1950s.

Finally, remember that it is not so easy to distinguish a true porcelain in fact a fake. You'll need some time to familiarize yourself with all types of brands and different pieces of real Chinese porcelain documented. One thing is sure, though, if you find a real piece in your collection, you are a lucky person.

The Chinese porcelain was made exclusively for export in Europe and North America between the 16th and the 20th century, which led to an economic boom in China. If you want to make sure that you have a real piece, read the rest of the article.