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"invisible markings"

by Tom Bruno Sr.
(Monterey, Ca. USA)

I have searched several sites about markings on antique china items, but, nothing on "invisible markings". When held to a light a certain way, they are present. Any info as to these?
Thanks,
Tom

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Dec 29, 2011
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by: peter

I think we may be talking about different things. To me "invisible" means you don't see anything until you hold the porcelain item against the light. That type of marking did exist in 19th century Japanese porcelain, but in China it would likely be modern. In this case the mark becomes visible due to its higher transparency under the light.
There is a different type of mark that is difficult to see or read, but it is not "invisible" in the sense described above.

Maybe you better upload clear pictures showing item and mark.
Dec 29, 2011
 INVISIBLE MARKINGS
by: Tom Bruno

Peter, the markings appear to me to be "Da Qing Nian Zhi" this is about all I can determine.
Dec 28, 2011
 invisble markings
by: peter

Are you referring to some Asian item(s). If yes, to my knowledge there are virtually no Chinese antiques having those, but Japanese porcelain does have invisible markings since at least the 19th century.

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