Unless you're familiar with the Japanese language, identifying Japanese pottery and porcelain marks can be a daunting task. Hidden within thekanji— the characters — on the bottom of the piece you will typically find the production region, a specific kiln location, a potter's name, and someti...
His Marks of American Potters, published in 1904, is still relevant today to collectors of pottery, porcelain and china. It provides background on early American potters and gives examples of what their makers marks that were stamped on the underside of their pottery look ...
Most pottery marks can be found on the bottom or base of the piece, and some companies’ pottery is worth more than others because of its age and rarity. Keep reading to learn more. 1 Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company Download Article The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company was ...